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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.35, 3,005.51 and 1,339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.35, 3,005.51 and 1,339.47 is: 1,848.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.35 : 3,005.51 = 1,339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.35/3,005.51 = 1,339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.35x = 3,005.51 × 1,339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.35x = 4,025,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,783.78/2,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.94

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