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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.54, 3,009.48 and 1,396.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.54, 3,009.48 and 1,396.46 is: 1,927.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.54 : 3,009.48 = 1,396.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.54/3,009.48 = 1,396.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.54x = 3,009.48 × 1,396.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.54x = 4,202,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,618.44/2,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.33

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