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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.22, 3,262.97 and 876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.22, 3,262.97 and 876.66 is: 1,315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.22 : 3,262.97 = 876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.22/3,262.97 = 876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.22x = 3,262.97 × 876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.22x = 2,860,515.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,515.28/2,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.05

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