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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.60, 3,264.90 and 2,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.60, 3,264.90 and 2,144.20 is: 3,216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.60 : 3,264.90 = 2,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.60/3,264.90 = 2,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.60x = 3,264.90 × 2,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.60x = 7,000,598.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,598.58/2,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.30

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