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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.24, 3,005.22 and 1,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.24, 3,005.22 and 1,618.28 is: 2,233.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.24 : 3,005.22 = 1,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.24/3,005.22 = 1,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.24x = 3,005.22 × 1,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.24x = 4,863,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,863,287.42/2,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.69

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