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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.05, 3,004.74 and 1,758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.05, 3,004.74 and 1,758.93 is: 2,425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.05 : 3,004.74 = 1,758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.05/3,004.74 = 1,758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.05x = 3,004.74 × 1,758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.05x = 5,285,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,127.33/2,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.43

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