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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.99, 3,267.45 and 717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.99, 3,267.45 and 717.29 is: 1,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.99 : 3,267.45 = 717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.99/3,267.45 = 717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.99x = 3,267.45 × 717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.99x = 2,343,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,709.21/2,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.09

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