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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.63, 3,270.88 and 1,025.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.63, 3,270.88 and 1,025.47 is: 1,538.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.63 : 3,270.88 = 1,025.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.63/3,270.88 = 1,025.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.63x = 3,270.88 × 1,025.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.63x = 3,354,172.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,172.96/2,179.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.88

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