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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.17, 3,007.74 and 1,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.17, 3,007.74 and 1,340.60 is: 1,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.17 : 3,007.74 = 1,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.17/3,007.74 = 1,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.17x = 3,007.74 × 1,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.17x = 4,032,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,176.24/2,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.33

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