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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.84, 3,006.60 and 1,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.84, 3,006.60 and 1,968.64 is: 2,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.84 : 3,006.60 = 1,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.84/3,006.60 = 1,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.84x = 3,006.60 × 1,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.84x = 5,918,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,918,913.02/2,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.30

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