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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.64, 3,263.64 and 877.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.64, 3,263.64 and 877.12 is: 1,315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.64 : 3,263.64 = 877.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.64/3,263.64 = 877.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.64x = 3,263.64 × 877.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.64x = 2,862,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,603.92/2,175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.75

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