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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.50, 3,272.19 and 1,026.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.50, 3,272.19 and 1,026.34 is: 1,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.50 : 3,272.19 = 1,026.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.50/3,272.19 = 1,026.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.50x = 3,272.19 × 1,026.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.50x = 3,358,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,379.48/2,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.19

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