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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.71, 3,005.24 and 1,182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.71, 3,005.24 and 1,182.99 is: 1,632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.71 : 3,005.24 = 1,182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.71/3,005.24 = 1,182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.71x = 3,005.24 × 1,182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.71x = 3,555,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,168.87/2,177.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.53

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