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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.07, 3,007.91 and 1,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.07, 3,007.91 and 1,340.90 is: 1,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.07 : 3,007.91 = 1,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.07/3,007.91 = 1,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.07x = 3,007.91 × 1,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.07x = 4,033,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,284.77/2,179.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.92

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