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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.06, 3,270.90 and 1,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.06, 3,270.90 and 1,025 is: 1,537.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.06 : 3,270.90 = 1,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.06/3,270.90 = 1,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.06x = 3,270.90 × 1,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.06x = 3,352,672.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,672.50/2,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.88

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