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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.90, 3,269.41 and 1,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.90, 3,269.41 and 1,009.18 is: 1,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.90 : 3,269.41 = 1,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.90/3,269.41 = 1,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.90x = 3,269.41 × 1,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.90x = 3,299,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,412.49/2,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.56

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