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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.24, 3,264.48 and 1,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.24, 3,264.48 and 1,007.60 is: 1,509.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.24 : 3,264.48 = 1,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.24/3,264.48 = 1,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.24x = 3,264.48 × 1,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.24x = 3,289,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,290.05/2,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.37

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