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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.47, 3,004.23 and 1,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.47, 3,004.23 and 1,336.84 is: 1,844.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.47 : 3,004.23 = 1,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.47/3,004.23 = 1,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.47x = 3,004.23 × 1,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.47x = 4,016,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,174.83/2,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.42

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