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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.52, 3,269.58 and 1,360.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.52, 3,269.58 and 1,360.92 is: 2,043.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.52 : 3,269.58 = 1,360.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.52/3,269.58 = 1,360.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.52x = 3,269.58 × 1,360.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.52x = 4,449,636.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,449,636.81/2,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.44

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