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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.74, 3,005.31 and 1,183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.74, 3,005.31 and 1,183.03 is: 1,632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.74 : 3,005.31 = 1,183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.74/3,005.31 = 1,183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.74x = 3,005.31 × 1,183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.74x = 3,555,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,371.89/2,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.60

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