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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.64, 3,008.16 and 1,295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.64, 3,008.16 and 1,295.45 is: 1,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.64 : 3,008.16 = 1,295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.64/3,008.16 = 1,295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.64x = 3,008.16 × 1,295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.64x = 3,896,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,905.83/2,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.87

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