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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.83, 3,259.44 and 1,484.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.83, 3,259.44 and 1,484.85 is: 2,223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.83 : 3,259.44 = 1,484.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.83/3,259.44 = 1,484.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.83x = 3,259.44 × 1,484.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.83x = 4,839,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,779.48/2,176.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.32

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