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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.68, 4,766.52 and 1,330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.68, 4,766.52 and 1,330.88 is: 1,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.68 : 4,766.52 = 1,330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.68/4,766.52 = 1,330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.68x = 4,766.52 × 1,330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.68x = 6,343,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,343,666.14/3,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.32

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