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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.47, 3,244.81 and 1,277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.47, 3,244.81 and 1,277.88 is: 1,911.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.47 : 3,244.81 = 1,277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.47/3,244.81 = 1,277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.47x = 3,244.81 × 1,277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.47x = 4,146,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,462.18/2,169.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.28

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