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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.72, 3,008.02 and 1,394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.72, 3,008.02 and 1,394.60 is: 1,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.72 : 3,008.02 = 1,394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.72/3,008.02 = 1,394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.72x = 3,008.02 × 1,394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.72x = 4,194,984.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,984.69/2,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.55

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