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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.40, 3,004.80 and 1,182.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.40, 3,004.80 and 1,182.67 is: 1,632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.40 : 3,004.80 = 1,182.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.40/3,004.80 = 1,182.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.40x = 3,004.80 × 1,182.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.40x = 3,553,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,686.82/2,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.08

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