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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.68, 3,246.66 and 1,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.68, 3,246.66 and 1,825.92 is: 2,723.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.68 : 3,246.66 = 1,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.68/3,246.66 = 1,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.68x = 3,246.66 × 1,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.68x = 5,928,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,141.43/2,176.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.48

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