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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.41, 3,011.70 and 1,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.41, 3,011.70 and 1,187.68 is: 1,638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.41 : 3,011.70 = 1,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.41/3,011.70 = 1,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.41x = 3,011.70 × 1,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.41x = 3,576,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,914.86/2,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.98

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