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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.16, 3,004.46 and 1,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.16, 3,004.46 and 1,182.44 is: 1,631.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.16 : 3,004.46 = 1,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.16/3,004.46 = 1,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.16x = 3,004.46 × 1,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.16x = 3,552,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,572.75/2,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.75

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