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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.80, 3,003.24 and 1,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.80, 3,003.24 and 1,391.30 is: 1,919.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.80 : 3,003.24 = 1,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.80/3,003.24 = 1,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.80x = 3,003.24 × 1,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.80x = 4,178,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,407.81/2,176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.52

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