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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.80, 3,262.70 and 1,205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.80, 3,262.70 and 1,205.08 is: 1,805.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.80 : 3,262.70 = 1,205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.80/3,262.70 = 1,205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.80x = 3,262.70 × 1,205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.80x = 3,931,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,814.52/2,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.41

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