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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.70, 3,176.55 and 963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.70, 3,176.55 and 963.45 is: 1,445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.70 : 3,176.55 = 963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.70/3,176.55 = 963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.70x = 3,176.55 × 963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.70x = 3,060,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,447.10/2,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.18

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