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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.94, 3,004.64 and 1,390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.94, 3,004.64 and 1,390.85 is: 1,919.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.94 : 3,004.64 = 1,390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.94/3,004.64 = 1,390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.94x = 3,004.64 × 1,390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.94x = 4,179,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,003.54/2,176.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.67

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