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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.52, 3,267.70 and 809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.52, 3,267.70 and 809.52 is: 1,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.52 : 3,267.70 = 809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.52/3,267.70 = 809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.52x = 3,267.70 × 809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.52x = 2,645,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,268.50/2,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.81

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