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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.49, 3,004.92 and 1,233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.49, 3,004.92 and 1,233.26 is: 1,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.49 : 3,004.92 = 1,233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.49/3,004.92 = 1,233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.49x = 3,004.92 × 1,233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.49x = 3,705,847.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705,847.64/2,177.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.89

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