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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.51, 3,004.90 and 1,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.51, 3,004.90 and 1,182.79 is: 1,632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.51 : 3,004.90 = 1,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.51/3,004.90 = 1,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.51x = 3,004.90 × 1,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.51x = 3,554,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,164.98/2,177.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.21

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