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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.16, 3,277.44 and 1,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.16, 3,277.44 and 1,775.36 is: 2,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.16 : 3,277.44 = 1,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.16/3,277.44 = 1,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.16x = 3,277.44 × 1,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.16x = 5,818,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,635.88/2,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.15

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