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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.52 and 1,236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.52 and 1,236.21 is: 1,705.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.22 : 3,008.52 = 1,236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.22/3,008.52 = 1,236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.22x = 3,008.52 × 1,236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.22x = 3,719,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,162.51/2,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.87

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