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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.26, 3,266.22 and 1,008.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.26, 3,266.22 and 1,008.43 is: 1,512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.26 : 3,266.22 = 1,008.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.26/3,266.22 = 1,008.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.26x = 3,266.22 × 1,008.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.26x = 3,293,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,754.23/2,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.80

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