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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.10, 3,270.45 and 1,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.10, 3,270.45 and 1,010.90 is: 1,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.10 : 3,270.45 = 1,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.10/3,270.45 = 1,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.10x = 3,270.45 × 1,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.10x = 3,306,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,306,097.91/2,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.19

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