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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.43, 2,982.65 and 1,277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.43, 2,982.65 and 1,277.31 is: 1,762.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.43 : 2,982.65 = 1,277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.43/2,982.65 = 1,277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.43x = 2,982.65 × 1,277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.43x = 3,809,762.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,762.28/2,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.62

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