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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.23, 3,265.97 and 1,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.23, 3,265.97 and 1,008.59 is: 1,510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.23 : 3,265.97 = 1,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.23/3,265.97 = 1,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.23x = 3,265.97 × 1,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.23x = 3,294,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,019.64/2,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.86

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