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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.40, 3,271.76 and 1,439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.40, 3,271.76 and 1,439.65 is: 2,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.40 : 3,271.76 = 1,439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.40/3,271.76 = 1,439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.40x = 3,271.76 × 1,439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.40x = 4,710,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,185.93/2,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.23

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