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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.18, 3,269.70 and 1,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.18, 3,269.70 and 1,205.20 is: 1,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.18 : 3,269.70 = 1,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.18/3,269.70 = 1,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.18x = 3,269.70 × 1,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.18x = 3,940,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,642.44/2,179.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.31

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