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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.72, 3,177.04 and 1,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.72, 3,177.04 and 1,143.80 is: 1,715.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.72 : 3,177.04 = 1,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.72/3,177.04 = 1,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.72x = 3,177.04 × 1,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.72x = 3,633,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,898.35/2,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.95

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