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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.07, 3,005.80 and 1,183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.07, 3,005.80 and 1,183.41 is: 1,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.07 : 3,005.80 = 1,183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.07/3,005.80 = 1,183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.07x = 3,005.80 × 1,183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.07x = 3,557,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,093.78/2,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.14

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