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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.81, 3,009.45 and 1,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.81, 3,009.45 and 1,236.69 is: 1,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.81 : 3,009.45 = 1,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.81/3,009.45 = 1,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.81x = 3,009.45 × 1,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.81x = 3,721,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,741.67/2,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.59

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