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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.70, 3,005.22 and 1,182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.70, 3,005.22 and 1,182.98 is: 1,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.70 : 3,005.22 = 1,182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.70/3,005.22 = 1,182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.70x = 3,005.22 × 1,182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.70x = 3,555,115.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,115.16/2,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.51

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