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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.42, 3,267.90 and 1,025.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.42, 3,267.90 and 1,025.20 is: 1,537.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.42 : 3,267.90 = 1,025.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.42/3,267.90 = 1,025.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.42x = 3,267.90 × 1,025.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.42x = 3,350,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,251.08/2,179.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.22

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