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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.74, 3,003 and 1,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.74, 3,003 and 1,232.28 is: 1,700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.74 : 3,003 = 1,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.74/3,003 = 1,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.74x = 3,003 × 1,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.74x = 3,700,536.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,536.84/2,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.04

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