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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.19, 3,004.49 and 1,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.19, 3,004.49 and 1,182.44 is: 1,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.19 : 3,004.49 = 1,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.19/3,004.49 = 1,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.19x = 3,004.49 × 1,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.19x = 3,552,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,608.22/2,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.74

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