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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.87, 3,005.34 and 1,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.87, 3,005.34 and 1,233.81 is: 1,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.87 : 3,005.34 = 1,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.87/3,005.34 = 1,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.87x = 3,005.34 × 1,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.87x = 3,708,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,018.55/2,177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.59

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