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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.78, 3,270 and 881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.78, 3,270 and 881.20 is: 1,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.78 : 3,270 = 881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.78/3,270 = 881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.78x = 3,270 × 881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.78x = 2,881,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,524/2,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,321.93

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