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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.13, 3,007.01 and 1,235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.13, 3,007.01 and 1,235.00 is: 1,704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.13 : 3,007.01 = 1,235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.13/3,007.01 = 1,235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.13x = 3,007.01 × 1,235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.13x = 3,713,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,667.96/2,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.20

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