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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.72, 3,005.31 and 1,183.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.72, 3,005.31 and 1,183.00 is: 1,632.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.72 : 3,005.31 = 1,183.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.72/3,005.31 = 1,183.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.72x = 3,005.31 × 1,183.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.72x = 3,555,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,269.18/2,177.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.57

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