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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.39, 3,008.90 and 1,185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.39, 3,008.90 and 1,185.69 is: 1,636.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.39 : 3,008.90 = 1,185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.39/3,008.90 = 1,185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.39x = 3,008.90 × 1,185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.39x = 3,567,613.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,613.29/2,180.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.22

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