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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.63, 3,002.36 and 1,180.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.63, 3,002.36 and 1,180.89 is: 1,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.63 : 3,002.36 = 1,180.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.63/3,002.36 = 1,180.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.63x = 3,002.36 × 1,180.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.63x = 3,545,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,456.90/2,175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.62

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