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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.95, 3,266.01 and 1,022.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.95, 3,266.01 and 1,022.89 is: 1,533.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.95 : 3,266.01 = 1,022.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.95/3,266.01 = 1,022.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.95x = 3,266.01 × 1,022.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.95x = 3,340,768.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,768.97/2,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.91

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