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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.92, 3,006.05 and 1,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.92, 3,006.05 and 1,281.86 is: 1,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.92 : 3,006.05 = 1,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.92/3,006.05 = 1,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.92x = 3,006.05 × 1,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.92x = 3,853,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,335.25/2,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.27

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