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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.26, 3,267.32 and 1,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.26, 3,267.32 and 1,122.48 is: 1,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.26 : 3,267.32 = 1,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.26/3,267.32 = 1,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.26x = 3,267.32 × 1,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.26x = 3,667,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,495.74/2,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.91

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