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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.77, 3,267.06 and 1,008.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.77, 3,267.06 and 1,008.14 is: 1,511.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.77 : 3,267.06 = 1,008.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.77/3,267.06 = 1,008.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.77x = 3,267.06 × 1,008.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.77x = 3,293,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,637.53/2,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.00

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