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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.28, 3,006.64 and 1,234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.28, 3,006.64 and 1,234.96 is: 1,703.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.28 : 3,006.64 = 1,234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.28/3,006.64 = 1,234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.28x = 3,006.64 × 1,234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.28x = 3,713,080.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,080.13/2,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.81

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