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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.17, 3,269.97 and 1,024.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.17, 3,269.97 and 1,024.92 is: 1,537.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.17 : 3,269.97 = 1,024.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.17/3,269.97 = 1,024.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.17x = 3,269.97 × 1,024.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.17x = 3,351,457.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,457.65/2,179.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.95

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