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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.91, 3,004.14 and 1,182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.91, 3,004.14 and 1,182.19 is: 1,631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.91 : 3,004.14 = 1,182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.91/3,004.14 = 1,182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.91x = 3,004.14 × 1,182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.91x = 3,551,464.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,464.27/2,176.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.42

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