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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.25, 3,004.61 and 1,245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.25, 3,004.61 and 1,245.75 is: 1,719.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.25 : 3,004.61 = 1,245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.25/3,004.61 = 1,245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.25x = 3,004.61 × 1,245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.25x = 3,742,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,742,986.68/2,177.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.14

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