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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.37, 3,009.68 and 1,296.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.37, 3,009.68 and 1,296.17 is: 1,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.37 : 3,009.68 = 1,296.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.37/3,009.68 = 1,296.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.37x = 3,009.68 × 1,296.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.37x = 3,901,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,035.40/2,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.16

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