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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.55, 3,268.49 and 1,010.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.55, 3,268.49 and 1,010.17 is: 1,514.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.55 : 3,268.49 = 1,010.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.55/3,268.49 = 1,010.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.55x = 3,268.49 × 1,010.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.55x = 3,301,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,730.54/2,179.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.87

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