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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.33, 3,263.56 and 942.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.33, 3,263.56 and 942.89 is: 1,413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.33 : 3,263.56 = 942.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.33/3,263.56 = 942.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.33x = 3,263.56 × 942.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.33x = 3,077,169.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,169.93/2,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.28

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