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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.44, 3,260.33 and 1,077.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.44, 3,260.33 and 1,077.45 is: 1,614.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.44 : 3,260.33 = 1,077.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.44/3,260.33 = 1,077.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.44x = 3,260.33 × 1,077.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.44x = 3,512,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,842.56/2,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.03

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