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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.03, 3,005.66 and 1,183.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.03, 3,005.66 and 1,183.29 is: 1,632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.03 : 3,005.66 = 1,183.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.03/3,005.66 = 1,183.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.03x = 3,005.66 × 1,183.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.03x = 3,556,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,567.42/2,178.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.93

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