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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.77, 3,009.47 and 1,186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.77, 3,009.47 and 1,186.05 is: 1,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.77 : 3,009.47 = 1,186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.77/3,009.47 = 1,186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.77x = 3,009.47 × 1,186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.77x = 3,569,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,381.89/2,180.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.75

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