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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.36, 3,004.73 and 1,182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.36, 3,004.73 and 1,182.63 is: 1,632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.36 : 3,004.73 = 1,182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.36/3,004.73 = 1,182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.36x = 3,004.73 × 1,182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.36x = 3,553,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,483.84/2,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.01

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