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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.37, 3,006.13 and 1,183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.37, 3,006.13 and 1,183.64 is: 1,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.37 : 3,006.13 = 1,183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.37/3,006.13 = 1,183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.37x = 3,006.13 × 1,183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.37x = 3,558,169.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,169.80/2,178.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.41

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