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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.87, 3,001.30 and 1,180.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.87, 3,001.30 and 1,180.13 is: 1,628.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.87 : 3,001.30 = 1,180.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.87/3,001.30 = 1,180.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.87x = 3,001.30 × 1,180.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.87x = 3,541,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,906.21/2,174.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.56

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