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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.28, 3,007.47 and 1,283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.28, 3,007.47 and 1,283.09 is: 1,770.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.28 : 3,007.47 = 1,283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.28/3,007.47 = 1,283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.28x = 3,007.47 × 1,283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.28x = 3,858,839.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,839.64/2,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.70

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