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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.40, 3,008.98 and 1,185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.40, 3,008.98 and 1,185.71 is: 1,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.40 : 3,008.98 = 1,185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.40/3,008.98 = 1,185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.40x = 3,008.98 × 1,185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.40x = 3,567,764.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,764.11/2,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.29

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