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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.58, 3,003.50 and 1,232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.58, 3,003.50 and 1,232.34 is: 1,700.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.58 : 3,003.50 = 1,232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.58/3,003.50 = 1,232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.58x = 3,003.50 × 1,232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.58x = 3,701,333.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,333.19/2,176.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.53

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