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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.64, 3,005.62 and 2,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.64, 3,005.62 and 2,008.72 is: 2,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.64 : 3,005.62 = 2,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.64/3,005.62 = 2,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.64x = 3,005.62 × 2,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.64x = 6,037,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,037,449.01/2,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.93

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