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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.24, 3,272.70 and 1,624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.24, 3,272.70 and 1,624.12 is: 2,439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.24 : 3,272.70 = 1,624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.24/3,272.70 = 1,624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.24x = 3,272.70 × 1,624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.24x = 5,315,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315,257.52/2,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.04

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