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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.52, 3,263.58 and 1,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.52, 3,263.58 and 1,359.40 is: 2,034.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.52 : 3,263.58 = 1,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.52/3,263.58 = 1,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.52x = 3,263.58 × 1,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.52x = 4,436,510.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,510.65/2,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.61

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