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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.69, 3,004.29 and 1,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.69, 3,004.29 and 1,390.60 is: 1,919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.69 : 3,004.29 = 1,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.69/3,004.29 = 1,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.69x = 3,004.29 × 1,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.69x = 4,177,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,765.67/2,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.32

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