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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.60, 3,260.25 and 1,077.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.60, 3,260.25 and 1,077.03 is: 1,616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.60 : 3,260.25 = 1,077.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.60/3,260.25 = 1,077.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.60x = 3,260.25 × 1,077.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.60x = 3,511,387.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,387.06/2,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.21

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