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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.61, 3,003.91 and 1,379.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.61, 3,003.91 and 1,379.49 is: 1,902.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.61 : 3,003.91 = 1,379.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.61/3,003.91 = 1,379.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.61x = 3,003.91 × 1,379.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.61x = 4,143,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,863.81/2,177.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.94

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