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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.36, 3,248.51 and 2,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.36, 3,248.51 and 2,004.40 is: 2,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.36 : 3,248.51 = 2,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.36/3,248.51 = 2,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.36x = 3,248.51 × 2,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.36x = 6,511,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,511,313.44/2,179.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,987.72

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