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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.51, 3,268.08 and 1,359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.51, 3,268.08 and 1,359.93 is: 2,041.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.51 : 3,268.08 = 1,359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.51/3,268.08 = 1,359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.51x = 3,268.08 × 1,359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.51x = 4,444,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,360.03/2,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.97

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