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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.47, 3,005.20 and 1,338.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.47, 3,005.20 and 1,338.21 is: 1,846.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.47 : 3,005.20 = 1,338.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.47/3,005.20 = 1,338.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.47x = 3,005.20 × 1,338.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.47x = 4,021,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,588.69/2,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.91

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