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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.48, 3,006.14 and 1,339.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.48, 3,006.14 and 1,339.08 is: 1,846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.48 : 3,006.14 = 1,339.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.48/3,006.14 = 1,339.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.48x = 3,006.14 × 1,339.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.48x = 4,025,464.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,464.66/2,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.98

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