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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.24, 3,271 and 1,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.24, 3,271 and 1,026 is: 1,539.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.24 : 3,271 = 1,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.24/3,271 = 1,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.24x = 3,271 × 1,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.24x = 3,356,046
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,046/2,180.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.30

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