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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.12, 3,001.61 and 1,180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.12, 3,001.61 and 1,180.37 is: 1,628.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.12 : 3,001.61 = 1,180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.12/3,001.61 = 1,180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.12x = 3,001.61 × 1,180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.12x = 3,542,989.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,989.49/2,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.87

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