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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.91, 2,982.36 and 1,277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.91, 2,982.36 and 1,277.28 is: 1,762.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.91 : 2,982.36 = 1,277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.91/2,982.36 = 1,277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.91x = 2,982.36 × 1,277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.91x = 3,809,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,809,308.78/2,161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.01

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