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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.52, 3,264.39 and 944.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.52, 3,264.39 and 944.97 is: 1,416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.52 : 3,264.39 = 944.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.52/3,264.39 = 944.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.52x = 3,264.39 × 944.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.52x = 3,084,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,750.62/2,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.63

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