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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.04, 3,008.14 and 1,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.04, 3,008.14 and 1,484.06 is: 2,048.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.04 : 3,008.14 = 1,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.04/3,008.14 = 1,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.04x = 3,008.14 × 1,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.04x = 4,464,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,241.50/2,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.72

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