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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.36, 3,004.68 and 1,182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.36, 3,004.68 and 1,182.62 is: 1,631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.36 : 3,004.68 = 1,182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.36/3,004.68 = 1,182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.36x = 3,004.68 × 1,182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.36x = 3,553,394.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,394.66/2,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.97

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