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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.03, 3,001.45 and 1,180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.03, 3,001.45 and 1,180.29 is: 1,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.03 : 3,001.45 = 1,180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.03/3,001.45 = 1,180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.03x = 3,001.45 × 1,180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.03x = 3,542,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,581.42/2,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.75

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