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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.70, 3,269.55 and 1,851.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.70, 3,269.55 and 1,851.65 is: 2,777.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.70 : 3,269.55 = 1,851.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.70/3,269.55 = 1,851.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.70x = 3,269.55 × 1,851.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.70x = 6,054,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,062.26/2,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,777.48

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