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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.32, 3,263.12 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.32, 3,263.12 and 943.04 is: 1,413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.32 : 3,263.12 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.32/3,263.12 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.32x = 3,263.12 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.32x = 3,077,252.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,252.68/2,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.97

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