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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.02, 3,006.26 and 1,433.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.02, 3,006.26 and 1,433.38 is: 1,977.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.02 : 3,006.26 = 1,433.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.02/3,006.26 = 1,433.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.02x = 3,006.26 × 1,433.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.02x = 4,309,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,112.96/2,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.55

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