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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.64, 3,264.96 and 943.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.64, 3,264.96 and 943.42 is: 1,415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.64 : 3,264.96 = 943.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.64/3,264.96 = 943.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.64x = 3,264.96 × 943.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.64x = 3,080,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,228.56/2,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.13

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