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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.37, 3,001.84 and 1,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.37, 3,001.84 and 1,703.43 is: 2,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.37 : 3,001.84 = 1,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.37/3,001.84 = 1,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.37x = 3,001.84 × 1,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.37x = 5,113,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,420.05/2,177.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.44

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