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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.33, 3,007.71 and 1,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.33, 3,007.71 and 1,295.22 is: 1,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.33 : 3,007.71 = 1,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.33/3,007.71 = 1,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.33x = 3,007.71 × 1,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.33x = 3,895,646.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,646.15/2,179.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.54

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