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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.43, 3,623.81 and 2,180.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.43, 3,623.81 and 2,180.61 is: 3,004.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.43 : 3,623.81 = 2,180.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.43/3,623.81 = 2,180.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.43x = 3,623.81 × 2,180.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.43x = 7,902,105.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,105.42/2,630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.11

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