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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179, 3,006.36 and 1,234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179, 3,006.36 and 1,234.64 is: 1,703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179 : 3,006.36 = 1,234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179/3,006.36 = 1,234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179x = 3,006.36 × 1,234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179x = 3,711,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,711,766.14/2,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.43

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