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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.85, 3,005.03 and 1,292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.85, 3,005.03 and 1,292.94 is: 1,784.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.85 : 3,005.03 = 1,292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.85/3,005.03 = 1,292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.85x = 3,005.03 × 1,292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.85x = 3,885,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,323.49/2,176.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.84

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