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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.47, 3,005.91 and 1,895.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.47, 3,005.91 and 1,895.40 is: 2,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.47 : 3,005.91 = 1,895.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.47/3,005.91 = 1,895.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.47x = 3,005.91 × 1,895.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.47x = 5,697,401.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,401.81/2,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,617.73

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