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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.17, 3,262.48 and 1,079.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.17, 3,262.48 and 1,079.93 is: 1,619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.17 : 3,262.48 = 1,079.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.17/3,262.48 = 1,079.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.17x = 3,262.48 × 1,079.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.17x = 3,523,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,255.48/2,176.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.02

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