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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.63, 3,003.73 and 1,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.63, 3,003.73 and 1,181.90 is: 1,631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.63 : 3,003.73 = 1,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.63/3,003.73 = 1,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.63x = 3,003.73 × 1,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.63x = 3,550,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,113.04/2,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.02

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