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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.76, 3,005.34 and 1,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.76, 3,005.34 and 1,183.05 is: 1,632.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.76 : 3,005.34 = 1,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.76/3,005.34 = 1,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.76x = 3,005.34 × 1,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.76x = 3,555,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,467.49/2,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.63

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