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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.34, 3,261.69 and 1,405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.34, 3,261.69 and 1,405.50 is: 2,105.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.34 : 3,261.69 = 1,405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.34/3,261.69 = 1,405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.34x = 3,261.69 × 1,405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.34x = 4,584,305.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,305.30/2,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.46

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