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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.56, 3,266.05 and 2,009.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.56, 3,266.05 and 2,009.85 is: 3,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.56 : 3,266.05 = 2,009.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.56/3,266.05 = 2,009.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.56x = 3,266.05 × 2,009.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.56x = 6,564,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,270.59/2,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.36

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