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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.04, 3,009.57 and 1,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.04, 3,009.57 and 1,681.56 is: 2,321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.04 : 3,009.57 = 1,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.04/3,009.57 = 1,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.04x = 3,009.57 × 1,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.04x = 5,060,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,772.53/2,180.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.41

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