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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.77, 3,251.66 and 1,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.77, 3,251.66 and 1,737.66 is: 2,606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.77 : 3,251.66 = 1,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.77/3,251.66 = 1,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.77x = 3,251.66 × 1,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.77x = 5,650,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,279.52/2,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.49

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