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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.24, 3,003.19 and 1,181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.24, 3,003.19 and 1,181.51 is: 1,630.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.24 : 3,003.19 = 1,181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.24/3,003.19 = 1,181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.24x = 3,003.19 × 1,181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.24x = 3,548,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,299.02/2,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.47

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