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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.32, 3,032.50 and 1,756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.32, 3,032.50 and 1,756.36 is: 2,426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.32 : 3,032.50 = 1,756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.32/3,032.50 = 1,756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.32x = 3,032.50 × 1,756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.32x = 5,326,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,326,161.70/2,195.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426.14

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