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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.04, 3,265.26 and 943.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.04, 3,265.26 and 943.46 is: 1,415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.04 : 3,265.26 = 943.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.04/3,265.26 = 943.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.04x = 3,265.26 × 943.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.04x = 3,080,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,642.20/2,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.71

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