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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.18, 3,004.53 and 1,182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.18, 3,004.53 and 1,182.47 is: 1,631.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.18 : 3,004.53 = 1,182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.18/3,004.53 = 1,182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.18x = 3,004.53 × 1,182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.18x = 3,552,759.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,759.08/2,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.82

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