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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.01, 3,268.52 and 1,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.01, 3,268.52 and 1,083.12 is: 1,624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.01 : 3,268.52 = 1,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.01/3,268.52 = 1,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.01x = 3,268.52 × 1,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.01x = 3,540,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,199.38/2,179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.68

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