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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.35, 3,263.14 and 1,138.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.35, 3,263.14 and 1,138.22 is: 1,705.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.35 : 3,263.14 = 1,138.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.35/3,263.14 = 1,138.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.35x = 3,263.14 × 1,138.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.35x = 3,714,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,162.15/2,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.82

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