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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.29, 3,265.63 and 943.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.29, 3,265.63 and 943.71 is: 1,416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.29 : 3,265.63 = 943.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.29/3,265.63 = 943.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.29x = 3,265.63 × 943.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.29x = 3,081,807.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,807.69/2,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.08

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