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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.39, 2,176.21 and 947.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.39, 2,176.21 and 947.68 is: 1,307.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.39 : 2,176.21 = 947.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.39/2,176.21 = 947.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.39x = 2,176.21 × 947.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.39x = 2,062,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,346.44/1,577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.45

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