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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.26, 3,268.55 and 1,811.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.26, 3,268.55 and 1,811.43 is: 2,716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.26 : 3,268.55 = 1,811.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.26/3,268.55 = 1,811.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.26x = 3,268.55 × 1,811.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.26x = 5,920,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,920,749.53/2,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,716.86

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