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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.74, 3,266.37 and 877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.74, 3,266.37 and 877.86 is: 1,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.74 : 3,266.37 = 877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.74/3,266.37 = 877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.74x = 3,266.37 × 877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.74x = 2,867,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,415.57/2,176.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.30

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