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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.30, 3,264.29 and 2,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.30, 3,264.29 and 2,008.07 is: 3,006.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.30 : 3,264.29 = 2,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.30/3,264.29 = 2,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.30x = 3,264.29 × 2,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.30x = 6,554,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,554,922.82/2,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.43

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