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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.56, 3,264.18 and 1,450.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.56, 3,264.18 and 1,450.02 is: 2,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.56 : 3,264.18 = 1,450.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.56/3,264.18 = 1,450.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.56x = 3,264.18 × 1,450.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.56x = 4,733,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,733,126.28/2,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.59

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