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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.82, 3,007.86 and 1,393.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.82, 3,007.86 and 1,393.31 is: 1,922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.82 : 3,007.86 = 1,393.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.82/3,007.86 = 1,393.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.82x = 3,007.86 × 1,393.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.82x = 4,190,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,881.42/2,179.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.58

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