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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.08, 3,268.27 and 1,811.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.08, 3,268.27 and 1,811.25 is: 2,716.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.08 : 3,268.27 = 1,811.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.08/3,268.27 = 1,811.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.08x = 3,268.27 × 1,811.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.08x = 5,919,642.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,919,642.22/2,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.58

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