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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.32, 2,982.71 and 1,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.32, 2,982.71 and 1,277.12 is: 1,762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.32 : 2,982.71 = 1,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.32/2,982.71 = 1,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.32x = 2,982.71 × 1,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.32x = 3,809,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,289.24/2,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.49

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