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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.04, 3,005.57 and 1,432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.04, 3,005.57 and 1,432.28 is: 1,977.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.04 : 3,005.57 = 1,432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.04/3,005.57 = 1,432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.04x = 3,005.57 × 1,432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.04x = 4,304,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304,828.89/2,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.37

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