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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.51, 3,268.24 and 845.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.51, 3,268.24 and 845.93 is: 1,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.51 : 3,268.24 = 845.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.51/3,268.24 = 845.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.51x = 3,268.24 × 845.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.51x = 2,764,708.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,708.32/2,179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.50

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