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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.78, 3,002.56 and 1,181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.78, 3,002.56 and 1,181.05 is: 1,629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.78 : 3,002.56 = 1,181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.78/3,002.56 = 1,181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.78x = 3,002.56 × 1,181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.78x = 3,546,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,158.48/2,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.84

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