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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.55, 3,267.64 and 1,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.55, 3,267.64 and 1,083.06 is: 1,623.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.55 : 3,267.64 = 1,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.55/3,267.64 = 1,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.55x = 3,267.64 × 1,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.55x = 3,539,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,051.53/2,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.76

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