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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.06, 3,008.51 and 1,185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.06, 3,008.51 and 1,185.35 is: 1,635.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.06 : 3,008.51 = 1,185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.06/3,008.51 = 1,185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.06x = 3,008.51 × 1,185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.06x = 3,566,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,137.73/2,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.79

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