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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.13, 3,008.66 and 1,185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.13, 3,008.66 and 1,185.48 is: 1,636.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.13 : 3,008.66 = 1,185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.13/3,008.66 = 1,185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.13x = 3,008.66 × 1,185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.13x = 3,566,700.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,700.33/2,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.00

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