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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.92, 3,004.08 and 1,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.92, 3,004.08 and 1,232.76 is: 1,701.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.92 : 3,004.08 = 1,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.92/3,004.08 = 1,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.92x = 3,004.08 × 1,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.92x = 3,703,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,309.66/2,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.17

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