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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.55 and 1,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.22, 3,008.55 and 1,236.18 is: 1,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.22 : 3,008.55 = 1,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.22/3,008.55 = 1,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.22x = 3,008.55 × 1,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.22x = 3,719,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,109.34/2,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.84

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