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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.06, 3,007.53 and 1,433.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.06, 3,007.53 and 1,433.06 is: 1,977.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.06 : 3,007.53 = 1,433.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.06/3,007.53 = 1,433.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.06x = 3,007.53 × 1,433.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.06x = 4,309,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,970.94/2,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.00

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