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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.33, 3,005.46 and 1,338.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.33, 3,005.46 and 1,338.07 is: 1,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.33 : 3,005.46 = 1,338.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.33/3,005.46 = 1,338.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.33x = 3,005.46 × 1,338.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.33x = 4,021,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,523.38/2,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.00

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