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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.09, 3,271.58 and 1,301.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.09, 3,271.58 and 1,301.95 is: 1,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.09 : 3,271.58 = 1,301.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.09/3,271.58 = 1,301.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.09x = 3,271.58 × 1,301.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.09x = 4,259,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,410.71/2,180.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.78

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