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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.24, 3,244.80 and 1,677.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.24, 3,244.80 and 1,677.26 is: 2,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.24 : 3,244.80 = 1,677.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.24/3,244.80 = 1,677.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.24x = 3,244.80 × 1,677.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.24x = 5,442,373.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,373.25/2,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,513.52

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