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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.72, 3,006.66 and 1,351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.72, 3,006.66 and 1,351.72 is: 1,864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.72 : 3,006.66 = 1,351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.72/3,006.66 = 1,351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.72x = 3,006.66 × 1,351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.72x = 4,064,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,162.46/2,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.53

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