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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.80, 3,266.80 and 617.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.80, 3,266.80 and 617.81 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.80 : 3,266.80 = 617.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.80/3,266.80 = 617.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.80x = 3,266.80 × 617.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.80x = 2,018,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,243.83/2,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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