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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.99, 3,263.95 and 877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.99, 3,263.95 and 877.43 is: 1,316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.99 : 3,263.95 = 877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.99/3,263.95 = 877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.99x = 3,263.95 × 877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.99x = 2,863,883.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,883.26/2,175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.13

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