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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.52, 3,007.62 and 1,394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.52, 3,007.62 and 1,394.24 is: 1,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.52 : 3,007.62 = 1,394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.52/3,007.62 = 1,394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.52x = 3,007.62 × 1,394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.52x = 4,193,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,329.07/2,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.09

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