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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.55, 3,265.62 and 1,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.55, 3,265.62 and 1,007.12 is: 1,511.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.55 : 3,265.62 = 1,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.55/3,265.62 = 1,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.55x = 3,265.62 × 1,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.55x = 3,288,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,854.89/2,176.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.04

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