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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.47, 3,007.77 and 1,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.47, 3,007.77 and 1,235.30 is: 1,704.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.47 : 3,007.77 = 1,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.47/3,007.77 = 1,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.47x = 3,007.77 × 1,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.47x = 3,715,505.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,505.95/2,179.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.77

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