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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.14, 3,003.03 and 1,181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.14, 3,003.03 and 1,181.41 is: 1,630.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.14 : 3,003.03 = 1,181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.14/3,003.03 = 1,181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.14x = 3,003.03 × 1,181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.14x = 3,547,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,794.66/2,176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.32

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