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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.60, 3,003.89 and 1,379.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.60, 3,003.89 and 1,379.46 is: 1,902.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.60 : 3,003.89 = 1,379.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.60/3,003.89 = 1,379.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.60x = 3,003.89 × 1,379.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.60x = 4,143,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,746.10/2,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.90

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