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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.73, 3,008.27 and 1,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.73, 3,008.27 and 1,295.52 is: 1,787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.73 : 3,008.27 = 1,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.73/3,008.27 = 1,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.73x = 3,008.27 × 1,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.73x = 3,897,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,267.47/2,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.96

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