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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.62, 3,002.24 and 1,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.62, 3,002.24 and 1,390.30 is: 1,917.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.62 : 3,002.24 = 1,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.62/3,002.24 = 1,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.62x = 3,002.24 × 1,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.62x = 4,174,014.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,014.27/2,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.66

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