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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.35, 3,013.34 and 1,902.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.35, 3,013.34 and 1,902.57 is: 2,630.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.35 : 3,013.34 = 1,902.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.35/3,013.34 = 1,902.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.35x = 3,013.34 × 1,902.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.35x = 5,733,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,069.47/2,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.63

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