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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.01, 3,176.32 and 884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.01, 3,176.32 and 884.32 is: 1,326.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.01 : 3,176.32 = 884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.01/3,176.32 = 884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.01x = 3,176.32 × 884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.01x = 2,808,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,883.30/2,117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.82

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