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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.50, 3,270.54 and 1,010.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.50, 3,270.54 and 1,010.02 is: 1,514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.50 : 3,270.54 = 1,010.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.50/3,270.54 = 1,010.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.50x = 3,270.54 × 1,010.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.50x = 3,303,310.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,310.81/2,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.93

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