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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.34, 3,226.92 and 1,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.34, 3,226.92 and 1,177.12 is: 1,766.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.34 : 3,226.92 = 1,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.34/3,226.92 = 1,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.34x = 3,226.92 × 1,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.34x = 3,798,472.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,472.07/2,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.45

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