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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.47, 3,261.82 and 1,137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.47, 3,261.82 and 1,137.36 is: 1,704.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.47 : 3,261.82 = 1,137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.47/3,261.82 = 1,137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.47x = 3,261.82 × 1,137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.47x = 3,709,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,844.44/2,176.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.52

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