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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.65, 3,002.39 and 1,180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.65, 3,002.39 and 1,180.92 is: 1,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.65 : 3,002.39 = 1,180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.65/3,002.39 = 1,180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.65x = 3,002.39 × 1,180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.65x = 3,545,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,577.97/2,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.66

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