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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.06, 3,139.58 and 1,576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.06, 3,139.58 and 1,576.84 is: 2,176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.06 : 3,139.58 = 1,576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.06/3,139.58 = 1,576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.06x = 3,139.58 × 1,576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.06x = 4,950,615.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,615.33/2,275.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.04

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