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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.51, 2,861.30 and 1,177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.51, 2,861.30 and 1,177.27 is: 1,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.51 : 2,861.30 = 1,177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.51/2,861.30 = 1,177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.51x = 2,861.30 × 1,177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.51x = 3,368,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,502.46/2,073.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.54

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