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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.29, 3,008.76 and 1,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.29, 3,008.76 and 1,296.25 is: 1,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.29 : 3,008.76 = 1,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.29/3,008.76 = 1,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.29x = 3,008.76 × 1,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.29x = 3,900,105.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,105.15/2,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.80

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