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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.20, 3,266.38 and 944.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.20, 3,266.38 and 944.85 is: 1,417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.20 : 3,266.38 = 944.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.20/3,266.38 = 944.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.20x = 3,266.38 × 944.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.20x = 3,086,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,242.66/2,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.53

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