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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.93, 3,232.42 and 1,180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.93, 3,232.42 and 1,180.50 is: 1,770.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.93 : 3,232.42 = 1,180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.93/3,232.42 = 1,180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.93x = 3,232.42 × 1,180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.93x = 3,815,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,871.81/2,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.76

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