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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.08, 3,266.10 and 1,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.08, 3,266.10 and 1,357.56 is: 2,034.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.08 : 3,266.10 = 1,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.08/3,266.10 = 1,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.08x = 3,266.10 × 1,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.08x = 4,433,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,926.72/2,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.77

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