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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.42, 3,007.65 and 1,235.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.42, 3,007.65 and 1,235.02 is: 1,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.42 : 3,007.65 = 1,235.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.42/3,007.65 = 1,235.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.42x = 3,007.65 × 1,235.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.42x = 3,714,507.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,507.90/2,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.36

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