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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.16, 3,264.12 and 877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.16, 3,264.12 and 877.28 is: 1,315.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.16 : 3,264.12 = 877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.16/3,264.12 = 877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.16x = 3,264.12 × 877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.16x = 2,863,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,863,547.19/2,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.87

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