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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.32, 3,266.83 and 1,746.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.32, 3,266.83 and 1,746.56 is: 2,616.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.32 : 3,266.83 = 1,746.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.32/3,266.83 = 1,746.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.32x = 3,266.83 × 1,746.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.32x = 5,705,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,705,724.96/2,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,616.92

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