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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.40, 3,263.70 and 944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.40, 3,263.70 and 944.60 is: 1,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.40 : 3,263.70 = 944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.40/3,263.70 = 944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.40x = 3,263.70 × 944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.40x = 3,082,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,891.02/2,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.86

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