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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.34, 3,004.26 and 1,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.34, 3,004.26 and 1,293.44 is: 1,784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.34 : 3,004.26 = 1,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.34/3,004.26 = 1,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.34x = 3,004.26 × 1,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.34x = 3,885,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,830.05/2,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.67

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