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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.15, 3,269.13 and 1,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.15, 3,269.13 and 1,009.15 is: 1,513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.15 : 3,269.13 = 1,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.15/3,269.13 = 1,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.15x = 3,269.13 × 1,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.15x = 3,299,028.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,028.24/2,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.21

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