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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.37, 3,004.83 and 1,550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.37, 3,004.83 and 1,550.91 is: 2,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.37 : 3,004.83 = 1,550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.37/3,004.83 = 1,550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.37x = 3,004.83 × 1,550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.37x = 4,660,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,220.90/2,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.35

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