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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.18, 3,270.44 and 1,308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.18, 3,270.44 and 1,308.64 is: 1,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.18 : 3,270.44 = 1,308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.18/3,270.44 = 1,308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.18x = 3,270.44 × 1,308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.18x = 4,279,828.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,828.60/2,180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.06

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