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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.04, 3,007.19 and 1,294.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.04, 3,007.19 and 1,294.79 is: 1,786.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.04 : 3,007.19 = 1,294.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.04/3,007.19 = 1,294.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.04x = 3,007.19 × 1,294.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.04x = 3,893,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,667.74/2,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.88

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