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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.50, 3,265.46 and 1,137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.50, 3,265.46 and 1,137.90 is: 1,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.50 : 3,265.46 = 1,137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.50/3,265.46 = 1,137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.50x = 3,265.46 × 1,137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.50x = 3,715,766.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,766.93/2,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.87

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