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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.63, 3,267.57 and 1,081.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.63, 3,267.57 and 1,081.97 is: 1,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.63 : 3,267.57 = 1,081.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.63/3,267.57 = 1,081.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.63x = 3,267.57 × 1,081.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.63x = 3,535,412.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,412.71/2,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.51

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