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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.97, 3,002.84 and 1,181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.97, 3,002.84 and 1,181.24 is: 1,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.97 : 3,002.84 = 1,181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.97/3,002.84 = 1,181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.97x = 3,002.84 × 1,181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.97x = 3,547,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,079.68/2,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.12

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