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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.04, 3,003.60 and 1,432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.04, 3,003.60 and 1,432.68 is: 1,973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.04 : 3,003.60 = 1,432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.04/3,003.60 = 1,432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.04x = 3,003.60 × 1,432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.04x = 4,303,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,197.65/2,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.91

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