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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.70, 3,249.11 and 1,870.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.70, 3,249.11 and 1,870.52 is: 2,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.70 : 3,249.11 = 1,870.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.70/3,249.11 = 1,870.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.70x = 3,249.11 × 1,870.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.70x = 6,077,525.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,525.24/2,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.08

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