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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.39, 3,003.38 and 1,181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.39, 3,003.38 and 1,181.66 is: 1,630.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.39 : 3,003.38 = 1,181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.39/3,003.38 = 1,181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.39x = 3,003.38 × 1,181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.39x = 3,548,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,953.09/2,176.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.66

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