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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.27, 3,267.03 and 1,190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.27, 3,267.03 and 1,190.79 is: 1,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.27 : 3,267.03 = 1,190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.27/3,267.03 = 1,190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.27x = 3,267.03 × 1,190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.27x = 3,890,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,346.65/2,177.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.80

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