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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.56, 3,270.12 and 1,010.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.56, 3,270.12 and 1,010.12 is: 1,515.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.56 : 3,270.12 = 1,010.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.56/3,270.12 = 1,010.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.56x = 3,270.12 × 1,010.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.56x = 3,303,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,213.61/2,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.54

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