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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.32, 2,983.22 and 1,277.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.32, 2,983.22 and 1,277.61 is: 1,763.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.32 : 2,983.22 = 1,277.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.32/2,983.22 = 1,277.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.32x = 2,983.22 × 1,277.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.32x = 3,811,391.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,391.70/2,161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.46

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