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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.62, 3,249.53 and 1,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.62, 3,249.53 and 1,848.66 is: 2,759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.62 : 3,249.53 = 1,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.62/3,249.53 = 1,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.62x = 3,249.53 × 1,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.62x = 6,007,266.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,007,266.89/2,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.91

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