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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.44, 3,264.58 and 1,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.44, 3,264.58 and 1,254.61 is: 1,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.44 : 3,264.58 = 1,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.44/3,264.58 = 1,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.44x = 3,264.58 × 1,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.44x = 4,095,774.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,774.71/2,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.42

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