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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.58, 3,007.14 and 1,682.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.58, 3,007.14 and 1,682.42 is: 2,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.58 : 3,007.14 = 1,682.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.58/3,007.14 = 1,682.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.58x = 3,007.14 × 1,682.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.58x = 5,059,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,272.48/2,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.15

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