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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.52, 3,004.24 and 1,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.52, 3,004.24 and 1,326.08 is: 1,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.52 : 3,004.24 = 1,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.52/3,004.24 = 1,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.52x = 3,004.24 × 1,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.52x = 3,983,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,862.58/2,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.38

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