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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.46, 3,006.32 and 2,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.46, 3,006.32 and 2,033.66 is: 2,805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.46 : 3,006.32 = 2,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.46/3,006.32 = 2,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.46x = 3,006.32 × 2,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.46x = 6,113,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,113,832.73/2,179.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.21

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