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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.71, 3,008.95 and 1,516.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.71, 3,008.95 and 1,516.32 is: 2,093.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.71 : 3,008.95 = 1,516.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.71/3,008.95 = 1,516.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.71x = 3,008.95 × 1,516.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.71x = 4,562,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,527.27/2,179.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,093.18

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