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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.88, 3,008.25 and 1,185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.88, 3,008.25 and 1,185.17 is: 1,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.88 : 3,008.25 = 1,185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.88/3,008.25 = 1,185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.88x = 3,008.25 × 1,185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.88x = 3,565,272.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,272.61/2,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.54

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