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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.60, 3,376.68 and 2,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.60, 3,376.68 and 2,176.75 is: 3,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.60 : 3,376.68 = 2,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.60/3,376.68 = 2,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.60x = 3,376.68 × 2,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.60x = 7,350,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350,188.19/2,254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.09

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