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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.02, 3,001.54 and 1,180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.02, 3,001.54 and 1,180.32 is: 1,628.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.02 : 3,001.54 = 1,180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.02/3,001.54 = 1,180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.02x = 3,001.54 × 1,180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.02x = 3,542,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,768.57/2,175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.84

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