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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.94, 3,258.84 and 1,076.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.94, 3,258.84 and 1,076.77 is: 1,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.94 : 3,258.84 = 1,076.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.94/3,258.84 = 1,076.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.94x = 3,258.84 × 1,076.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.94x = 3,509,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,004.85/2,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.64

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