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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.14, 3,259.95 and 1,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.14, 3,259.95 and 1,077.18 is: 1,613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.14 : 3,259.95 = 1,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.14/3,259.95 = 1,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.14x = 3,259.95 × 1,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.14x = 3,511,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,552.94/2,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.66

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