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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.84, 3,008.05 and 1,185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.84, 3,008.05 and 1,185.11 is: 1,635.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.84 : 3,008.05 = 1,185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.84/3,008.05 = 1,185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.84x = 3,008.05 × 1,185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.84x = 3,564,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,870.14/2,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.38

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