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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.00, 3,176.62 and 1,504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.00, 3,176.62 and 1,504.64 is: 2,257.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.00 : 3,176.62 = 1,504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.00/3,176.62 = 1,504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.00x = 3,176.62 × 1,504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.00x = 4,779,673.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,673.70/2,117.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.76

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