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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.70, 3,268.47 and 1,084.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.70, 3,268.47 and 1,084.68 is: 1,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.70 : 3,268.47 = 1,084.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.70/3,268.47 = 1,084.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.70x = 3,268.47 × 1,084.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.70x = 3,545,244.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,244.04/2,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.49

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