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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.06, 3,007.17 and 1,247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.06, 3,007.17 and 1,247.86 is: 1,722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.06 : 3,007.17 = 1,247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.06/3,007.17 = 1,247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.06x = 3,007.17 × 1,247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.06x = 3,752,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,527.16/2,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.09

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