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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.07, 3,007.13 and 1,234.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.07, 3,007.13 and 1,234.89 is: 1,704.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.07 : 3,007.13 = 1,234.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.07/3,007.13 = 1,234.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.07x = 3,007.13 × 1,234.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.07x = 3,713,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,468.59/2,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.16

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