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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.48, 3,269.12 and 1,401.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.48, 3,269.12 and 1,401.36 is: 2,101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.48 : 3,269.12 = 1,401.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.48/3,269.12 = 1,401.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.48x = 3,269.12 × 1,401.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.48x = 4,581,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581,214.00/2,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.01

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