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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.94, 3,006.26 and 1,618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.94, 3,006.26 and 1,618.23 is: 2,233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.94 : 3,006.26 = 1,618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.94/3,006.26 = 1,618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.94x = 3,006.26 × 1,618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.94x = 4,864,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864,820.12/2,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,233.68

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