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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.96, 3,004.43 and 1,292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.96, 3,004.43 and 1,292.85 is: 1,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.96 : 3,004.43 = 1,292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.96/3,004.43 = 1,292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.96x = 3,004.43 × 1,292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.96x = 3,884,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,277.33/2,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.27

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