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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.08, 3,008.91 and 1,296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.08, 3,008.91 and 1,296.37 is: 1,789.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.08 : 3,008.91 = 1,296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.08/3,008.91 = 1,296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.08x = 3,008.91 × 1,296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.08x = 3,900,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,660.66/2,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.23

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