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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.41, 3,265.68 and 1,066.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.41, 3,265.68 and 1,066.35 is: 1,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.41 : 3,265.68 = 1,066.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.41/3,265.68 = 1,066.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.41x = 3,265.68 × 1,066.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.41x = 3,482,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,336.21/2,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.31

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