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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.56, 3,003.60 and 1,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.56, 3,003.60 and 1,181.84 is: 1,630.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.56 : 3,003.60 = 1,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.56/3,003.60 = 1,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.56x = 3,003.60 × 1,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.56x = 3,549,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,774.62/2,176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.91

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