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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.56, 3,007.76 and 1,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.56, 3,007.76 and 1,235.32 is: 1,704.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.56 : 3,007.76 = 1,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.56/3,007.76 = 1,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.56x = 3,007.76 × 1,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.56x = 3,715,546.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,715,546.08/2,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.72

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