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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.04, 3,009.52 and 1,485.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.04, 3,009.52 and 1,485.06 is: 2,050.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.04 : 3,009.52 = 1,485.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.04/3,009.52 = 1,485.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.04x = 3,009.52 × 1,485.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.04x = 4,469,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,317.77/2,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.11

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