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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.81, 3,265.76 and 943.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.81, 3,265.76 and 943.92 is: 1,416.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.81 : 3,265.76 = 943.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.81/3,265.76 = 943.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.81x = 3,265.76 × 943.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.81x = 3,082,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,618.54/2,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.12

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