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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.52, 3,270.25 and 1,994.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.52, 3,270.25 and 1,994.53 is: 2,995.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.52 : 3,270.25 = 1,994.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.52/3,270.25 = 1,994.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.52x = 3,270.25 × 1,994.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.52x = 6,522,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522,598.52/2,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.43

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