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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.45, 3,003.88 and 1,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.45, 3,003.88 and 1,292.74 is: 1,784.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.45 : 3,003.88 = 1,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.45/3,003.88 = 1,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.45x = 3,003.88 × 1,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.45x = 3,883,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,235.83/2,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.21

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