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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.37, 3,003.38 and 1,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.37, 3,003.38 and 1,181.64 is: 1,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.37 : 3,003.38 = 1,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.37/3,003.38 = 1,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.37x = 3,003.38 × 1,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.37x = 3,548,906.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,906.83/2,176.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.66

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