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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.70, 3,002.46 and 1,180.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.70, 3,002.46 and 1,180.98 is: 1,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.70 : 3,002.46 = 1,180.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.70/3,002.46 = 1,180.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.70x = 3,002.46 × 1,180.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.70x = 3,545,845.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,845.21/2,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.75

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