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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.82, 3,263.03 and 1,252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.82, 3,263.03 and 1,252.10 is: 1,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.82 : 3,263.03 = 1,252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.82/3,263.03 = 1,252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.82x = 3,263.03 × 1,252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.82x = 4,085,623.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,623.55/2,176.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.88

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