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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.44, 3,003.51 and 1,181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.44, 3,003.51 and 1,181.76 is: 1,630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.44 : 3,003.51 = 1,181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.44/3,003.51 = 1,181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.44x = 3,003.51 × 1,181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.44x = 3,549,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,427.98/2,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.84

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