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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.75, 3,264.39 and 1,137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.75, 3,264.39 and 1,137.20 is: 1,704.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.75 : 3,264.39 = 1,137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.75/3,264.39 = 1,137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.75x = 3,264.39 × 1,137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.75x = 3,712,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,260.23/2,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.63

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