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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.64, 3,270.60 and 1,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.64, 3,270.60 and 1,357.44 is: 2,038.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.64 : 3,270.60 = 1,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.64/3,270.60 = 1,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.64x = 3,270.60 × 1,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.64x = 4,439,643.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,643.26/2,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.74

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