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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.89, 3,267.10 and 1,299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.89, 3,267.10 and 1,299.62 is: 1,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.89 : 3,267.10 = 1,299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.89/3,267.10 = 1,299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.89x = 3,267.10 × 1,299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.89x = 4,245,988.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,988.50/2,179.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.80

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