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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.32, 3,267.32 and 944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.32, 3,267.32 and 944.74 is: 1,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.32 : 3,267.32 = 944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.32/3,267.32 = 944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.32x = 3,267.32 × 944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.32x = 3,086,767.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,767.90/2,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.69

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