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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.37, 3,008.99 and 1,236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.37, 3,008.99 and 1,236.15 is: 1,705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.37 : 3,008.99 = 1,236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.37/3,008.99 = 1,236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.37x = 3,008.99 × 1,236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.37x = 3,719,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719,556.81/2,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.93

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