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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.93, 3,009.08 and 1,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.93, 3,009.08 and 1,295.73 is: 1,788.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.93 : 3,009.08 = 1,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.93/3,009.08 = 1,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.93x = 3,009.08 × 1,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.93x = 3,898,955.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,955.23/2,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.57

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