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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.92, 3,264.96 and 1,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.92, 3,264.96 and 1,313.92 is: 1,969.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.92 : 3,264.96 = 1,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.92/3,264.96 = 1,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.92x = 3,264.96 × 1,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.92x = 4,289,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,896.24/2,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,969.72

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