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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.12, 3,004.68 and 1,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.12, 3,004.68 and 1,233.30 is: 1,702.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.12 : 3,004.68 = 1,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.12/3,004.68 = 1,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.12x = 3,004.68 × 1,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.12x = 3,705,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,671.84/2,177.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.10

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