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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.33, 3,001.95 and 1,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.33, 3,001.95 and 1,180.60 is: 1,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.33 : 3,001.95 = 1,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.33/3,001.95 = 1,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.33x = 3,001.95 × 1,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.33x = 3,544,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,102.17/2,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.23

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