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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.68, 3,265.58 and 1,010.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.68, 3,265.58 and 1,010.66 is: 1,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.68 : 3,265.58 = 1,010.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.68/3,265.58 = 1,010.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.68x = 3,265.58 × 1,010.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.68x = 3,300,391.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,391.08/2,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.16

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