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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,959.75, 4,084.46 and 2,175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,959.75, 4,084.46 and 2,175.27 is: 3,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,959.75 : 4,084.46 = 2,175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,959.75/4,084.46 = 2,175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,959.75x = 4,084.46 × 2,175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,959.75x = 8,884,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884,803.30/2,959.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.88

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