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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.20, 3,265.20 and 2,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.20, 3,265.20 and 2,049.60 is: 3,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.20 : 3,265.20 = 2,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.20/3,265.20 = 2,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.20x = 3,265.20 × 2,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.20x = 6,692,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,692,353.92/2,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.01

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