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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.02, 3,272.10 and 1,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.02, 3,272.10 and 1,355.80 is: 2,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.02 : 3,272.10 = 1,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.02/3,272.10 = 1,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.02x = 3,272.10 × 1,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.02x = 4,436,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,313.18/2,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.99

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