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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.77, 3,262.48 and 1,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.77, 3,262.48 and 1,005.14 is: 1,506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.77 : 3,262.48 = 1,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.77/3,262.48 = 1,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.77x = 3,262.48 × 1,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.77x = 3,279,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,254.79/2,176.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.47

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