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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.05, 3,266.15 and 1,745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.05, 3,266.15 and 1,745.30 is: 2,616.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.05 : 3,266.15 = 1,745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.05/3,266.15 = 1,745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.05x = 3,266.15 × 1,745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.05x = 5,700,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,386.54/2,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.00

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