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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.02, 3,008.92 and 1,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.02, 3,008.92 and 1,284.16 is: 1,772.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.02 : 3,008.92 = 1,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.02/3,008.92 = 1,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.02x = 3,008.92 × 1,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.02x = 3,863,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,934.71/2,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.43

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