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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.90, 3,002.52 and 1,218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.90, 3,002.52 and 1,218.63 is: 1,681.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.90 : 3,002.52 = 1,218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.90/3,002.52 = 1,218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.90x = 3,002.52 × 1,218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.90x = 3,658,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,960.95/2,175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.59

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