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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.65, 3,263.94 and 877.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.65, 3,263.94 and 877.14 is: 1,315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.65 : 3,263.94 = 877.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.65/3,263.94 = 877.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.65x = 3,263.94 × 877.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.65x = 2,862,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,932.33/2,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.29

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