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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.39, 3,009.24 and 1,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.39, 3,009.24 and 1,735.77 is: 2,397.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.39 : 3,009.24 = 1,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.39/3,009.24 = 1,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.39x = 3,009.24 × 1,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.39x = 5,223,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223,348.51/2,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.80

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