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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.28, 3,001.84 and 1,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.28, 3,001.84 and 1,180.54 is: 1,629.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.28 : 3,001.84 = 1,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.28/3,001.84 = 1,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.28x = 3,001.84 × 1,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.28x = 3,543,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,792.19/2,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.12

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