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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.32, 3,004.69 and 1,293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.32, 3,004.69 and 1,293.85 is: 1,785.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.32 : 3,004.69 = 1,293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.32/3,004.69 = 1,293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.32x = 3,004.69 × 1,293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.32x = 3,887,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,618.16/2,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.51

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