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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.84, 3,003.35 and 1,679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.84, 3,003.35 and 1,679.69 is: 2,316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.84 : 3,003.35 = 1,679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.84/3,003.35 = 1,679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.84x = 3,003.35 × 1,679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.84x = 5,044,673.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,673.55/2,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.37

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