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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.08, 3,005.74 and 1,183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.08, 3,005.74 and 1,183.35 is: 1,633.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.08 : 3,005.74 = 1,183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.08/3,005.74 = 1,183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.08x = 3,005.74 × 1,183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.08x = 3,556,848.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,848.65/2,178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.02

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