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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.28, 3,267.74 and 1,204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.28, 3,267.74 and 1,204.07 is: 1,807.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.28 : 3,267.74 = 1,204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.28/3,267.74 = 1,204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.28x = 3,267.74 × 1,204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.28x = 3,934,574.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,574.37/2,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.11

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