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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.45, 3,265.19 and 944.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.45, 3,265.19 and 944.22 is: 1,416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.45 : 3,265.19 = 944.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.45/3,265.19 = 944.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.45x = 3,265.19 × 944.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.45x = 3,083,057.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,057.70/2,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.55

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