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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.88, 3,262.88 and 1,833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.88, 3,262.88 and 1,833.36 is: 2,746.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.88 : 3,262.88 = 1,833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.88/3,262.88 = 1,833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.88x = 3,262.88 × 1,833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.88x = 5,982,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,982,033.68/2,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,746.72

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