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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.75, 3,005.70 and 1,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.75, 3,005.70 and 1,246.25 is: 1,720.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.75 : 3,005.70 = 1,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.75/3,005.70 = 1,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.75x = 3,005.70 × 1,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.75x = 3,745,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,745,853.63/2,177.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.06

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