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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.44, 3,267.18 and 1,605.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.44, 3,267.18 and 1,605.04 is: 2,408.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.44 : 3,267.18 = 1,605.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.44/3,267.18 = 1,605.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.44x = 3,267.18 × 1,605.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.44x = 5,243,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,954.59/2,177.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.31

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