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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.99, 3,008.10 and 1,468.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.99, 3,008.10 and 1,468.61 is: 2,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.99 : 3,008.10 = 1,468.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.99/3,008.10 = 1,468.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.99x = 3,008.10 × 1,468.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.99x = 4,417,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,417,718.40/2,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.35

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