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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.42, 3,002.06 and 1,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.42, 3,002.06 and 1,180.70 is: 1,629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.42 : 3,002.06 = 1,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.42/3,002.06 = 1,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.42x = 3,002.06 × 1,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.42x = 3,544,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,511.33/2,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.35

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