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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.72, 3,003.88 and 1,391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.72, 3,003.88 and 1,391.60 is: 1,920.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.72 : 3,003.88 = 1,391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.72/3,003.88 = 1,391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.72x = 3,003.88 × 1,391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.72x = 4,180,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180,199.41/2,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.41

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