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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.48, 3,176.73 and 884.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.48, 3,176.73 and 884.20 is: 1,326.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.48 : 3,176.73 = 884.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.48/3,176.73 = 884.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.48x = 3,176.73 × 884.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.48x = 2,808,864.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,864.67/2,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.51

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