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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.22, 3,005.97 and 1,183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.22, 3,005.97 and 1,183.52 is: 1,633.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.22 : 3,005.97 = 1,183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.22/3,005.97 = 1,183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.22x = 3,005.97 × 1,183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.22x = 3,557,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,604.67/2,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.27

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