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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.49, 3,007.67 and 1,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.49, 3,007.67 and 1,295.33 is: 1,787.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.49 : 3,007.67 = 1,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.49/3,007.67 = 1,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.49x = 3,007.67 × 1,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.49x = 3,895,903.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,903.67/2,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.53

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