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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.72 and 1,185.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.72 and 1,185.49 is: 1,635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.22 : 3,008.72 = 1,185.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.22/3,008.72 = 1,185.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.22x = 3,008.72 × 1,185.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.22x = 3,566,801.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,801.55/2,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.99

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