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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.48, 3,270.32 and 1,357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.48, 3,270.32 and 1,357.56 is: 2,037.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.48 : 3,270.32 = 1,357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.48/3,270.32 = 1,357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.48x = 3,270.32 × 1,357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.48x = 4,439,655.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,439,655.62/2,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.03

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