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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.76, 3,009.48 and 1,186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.76, 3,009.48 and 1,186.05 is: 1,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.76 : 3,009.48 = 1,186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.76/3,009.48 = 1,186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.76x = 3,009.48 × 1,186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.76x = 3,569,393.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,393.75/2,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.77

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