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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.35, 3,269.13 and 1,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.35, 3,269.13 and 1,010.44 is: 1,515.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.35 : 3,269.13 = 1,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.35/3,269.13 = 1,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.35x = 3,269.13 × 1,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.35x = 3,303,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,259.72/2,179.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.71

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