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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.08, 3,010.20 and 1,472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.08, 3,010.20 and 1,472.52 is: 2,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.08 : 3,010.20 = 1,472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.08/3,010.20 = 1,472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.08x = 3,010.20 × 1,472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.08x = 4,432,579.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432,579.70/2,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.22

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