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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,176.95, 4,766.64 and 1,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,176.95, 4,766.64 and 1,327.54 is: 1,991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,176.95 : 4,766.64 = 1,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,176.95/4,766.64 = 1,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,176.95x = 4,766.64 × 1,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,176.95x = 6,327,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,327,905.27/3,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.82

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