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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.17, 3,268.94 and 1,307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.17, 3,268.94 and 1,307.63 is: 1,961.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.17 : 3,268.94 = 1,307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.17/3,268.94 = 1,307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.17x = 3,268.94 × 1,307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.17x = 4,274,564.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,564.01/2,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,961.56

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