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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.85, 3,008.13 and 1,185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.85, 3,008.13 and 1,185.11 is: 1,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.85 : 3,008.13 = 1,185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.85/3,008.13 = 1,185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.85x = 3,008.13 × 1,185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.85x = 3,564,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,964.94/2,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.42

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