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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.09, 3,006.45 and 1,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.09, 3,006.45 and 1,681.94 is: 2,319.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.09 : 3,006.45 = 1,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.09/3,006.45 = 1,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.09x = 3,006.45 × 1,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.09x = 5,056,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,653.48/2,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.48

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