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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.60, 3,003.72 and 1,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.60, 3,003.72 and 1,181.90 is: 1,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.60 : 3,003.72 = 1,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.60/3,003.72 = 1,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.60x = 3,003.72 × 1,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.60x = 3,550,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,096.67/2,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.03

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