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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.76, 2,784.24 and 1,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.76, 2,784.24 and 1,177.85 is: 1,625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.76 : 2,784.24 = 1,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.76/2,784.24 = 1,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.76x = 2,784.24 × 1,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.76x = 3,279,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,426.99/2,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.29

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