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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.36, 3,002.02 and 1,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.36, 3,002.02 and 1,477.52 is: 2,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.36 : 3,002.02 = 1,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.36/3,002.02 = 1,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.36x = 3,002.02 × 1,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.36x = 4,435,544.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,544.59/2,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.12

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