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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.96, 3,245.92 and 2,138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.96, 3,245.92 and 2,138.08 is: 3,187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.96 : 3,245.92 = 2,138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.96/3,245.92 = 2,138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.96x = 3,245.92 × 2,138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.96x = 6,940,036.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,036.63/2,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.95

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