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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.30, 3,266.55 and 1,206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.30, 3,266.55 and 1,206.10 is: 1,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.30 : 3,266.55 = 1,206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.30/3,266.55 = 1,206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.30x = 3,266.55 × 1,206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.30x = 3,939,785.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,785.96/2,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.82

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