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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.81, 3,265.38 and 616.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.81, 3,265.38 and 616.79 is: 925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.81 : 3,265.38 = 616.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.81/3,265.38 = 616.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.81x = 3,265.38 × 616.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.81x = 2,014,034.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,034.32/2,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.22

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