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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.03, 3,006.16 and 1,293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.03, 3,006.16 and 1,293.97 is: 1,785.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.03 : 3,006.16 = 1,293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.03/3,006.16 = 1,293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.03x = 3,006.16 × 1,293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.03x = 3,889,880.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,880.86/2,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.14

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