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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.19, 2,783.24 and 1,177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.19, 2,783.24 and 1,177.42 is: 1,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.19 : 2,783.24 = 1,177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.19/2,783.24 = 1,177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.19x = 2,783.24 × 1,177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.19x = 3,277,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,022.64/2,017.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.55

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