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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.28, 3,011.24 and 1,237.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.28, 3,011.24 and 1,237.77 is: 1,707.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.28 : 3,011.24 = 1,237.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.28/3,011.24 = 1,237.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.28x = 3,011.24 × 1,237.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.28x = 3,727,222.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,222.53/2,182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.95

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