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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.75, 3,271.65 and 1,010.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.75, 3,271.65 and 1,010.38 is: 1,516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.75 : 3,271.65 = 1,010.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.75/3,271.65 = 1,010.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.75x = 3,271.65 × 1,010.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.75x = 3,305,609.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,609.73/2,179.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.51

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