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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.10, 3,268.30 and 946.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.10, 3,268.30 and 946.58 is: 1,419.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.10 : 3,268.30 = 946.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.10/3,268.30 = 946.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.10x = 3,268.30 × 946.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.10x = 3,093,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,707.41/2,180.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.07

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