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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.71, 3,003.78 and 1,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.71, 3,003.78 and 1,292.01 is: 1,782.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.71 : 3,003.78 = 1,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.71/3,003.78 = 1,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.71x = 3,003.78 × 1,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.71x = 3,880,913.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,913.80/2,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.93

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