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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.50, 3,015.60 and 1,900.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.50, 3,015.60 and 1,900.32 is: 2,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.50 : 3,015.60 = 1,900.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.50/3,015.60 = 1,900.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.50x = 3,015.60 × 1,900.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.50x = 5,730,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,604.99/2,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.32

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