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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.95, 3,276.40 and 1,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.95, 3,276.40 and 1,026.51 is: 1,542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.95 : 3,276.40 = 1,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.95/3,276.40 = 1,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.95x = 3,276.40 × 1,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.95x = 3,363,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,257.36/2,179.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.81

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