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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.50, 3,006.36 and 1,183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.50, 3,006.36 and 1,183.80 is: 1,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.50 : 3,006.36 = 1,183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.50/3,006.36 = 1,183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.50x = 3,006.36 × 1,183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.50x = 3,558,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,928.97/2,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.66

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