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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.93, 3,008.03 and 1,680.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.93, 3,008.03 and 1,680.47 is: 2,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.93 : 3,008.03 = 1,680.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.93/3,008.03 = 1,680.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.93x = 3,008.03 × 1,680.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.93x = 5,054,880.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,880.73/2,178.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.89

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