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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.20, 3,004.55 and 1,233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.20, 3,004.55 and 1,233.15 is: 1,701.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.20 : 3,004.55 = 1,233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.20/3,004.55 = 1,233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.20x = 3,004.55 × 1,233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.20x = 3,705,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,060.83/2,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.75

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