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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.04, 3,003.30 and 1,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.04, 3,003.30 and 1,245 is: 1,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.04 : 3,003.30 = 1,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.04/3,003.30 = 1,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.04x = 3,003.30 × 1,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.04x = 3,739,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,739,108.50/2,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.52

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