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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.62, 3,003.68 and 1,181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.62, 3,003.68 and 1,181.87 is: 1,630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.62 : 3,003.68 = 1,181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.62/3,003.68 = 1,181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.62x = 3,003.68 × 1,181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.62x = 3,549,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,938.35/2,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.94

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