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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.72, 3,011.52 and 1,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.72, 3,011.52 and 1,864.14 is: 2,574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.72 : 3,011.52 = 1,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.72/3,011.52 = 1,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.72x = 3,011.52 × 1,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.72x = 5,613,901.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,613,901.38/2,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,574.34

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