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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.87, 3,006.11 and 1,339.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.87, 3,006.11 and 1,339.77 is: 1,849.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.87 : 3,006.11 = 1,339.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.87/3,006.11 = 1,339.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.87x = 3,006.11 × 1,339.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.87x = 4,027,489.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,489.30/2,177.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.28

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