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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.76, 3,176.60 and 819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.76, 3,176.60 and 819.20 is: 1,228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.76 : 3,176.60 = 819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.76/3,176.60 = 819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.76x = 3,176.60 × 819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.76x = 2,602,250.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,250.74/2,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.78

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