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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.56, 3,267.96 and 1,024.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.56, 3,267.96 and 1,024.12 is: 1,536.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.56 : 3,267.96 = 1,024.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.56/3,267.96 = 1,024.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.56x = 3,267.96 × 1,024.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.56x = 3,346,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,783.20/2,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.94

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