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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.24, 3,004.57 and 1,233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.24, 3,004.57 and 1,233.01 is: 1,701.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.24 : 3,004.57 = 1,233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.24/3,004.57 = 1,233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.24x = 3,004.57 × 1,233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.24x = 3,704,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,704,654.26/2,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.53

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