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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.28, 3,005.01 and 1,293.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.28, 3,005.01 and 1,293.39 is: 1,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.28 : 3,005.01 = 1,293.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.28/3,005.01 = 1,293.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.28x = 3,005.01 × 1,293.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.28x = 3,886,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,649.88/2,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.09

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