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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.43, 3,007.52 and 1,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.43, 3,007.52 and 1,235.26 is: 1,704.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.43 : 3,007.52 = 1,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.43/3,007.52 = 1,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.43x = 3,007.52 × 1,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.43x = 3,715,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,062.98/2,179.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.60

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