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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.48, 3,267.84 and 1,206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.48, 3,267.84 and 1,206.25 is: 1,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.48 : 3,267.84 = 1,206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.48/3,267.84 = 1,206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.48x = 3,267.84 × 1,206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.48x = 3,941,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,832/2,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.61

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