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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.34, 3,002.03 and 1,180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.34, 3,002.03 and 1,180.66 is: 1,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.34 : 3,002.03 = 1,180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.34/3,002.03 = 1,180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.34x = 3,002.03 × 1,180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.34x = 3,544,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,376.74/2,175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.34

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