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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.61, 3,268.04 and 1,023.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.61, 3,268.04 and 1,023.93 is: 1,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.61 : 3,268.04 = 1,023.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.61/3,268.04 = 1,023.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.61x = 3,268.04 × 1,023.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.61x = 3,346,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,239.08/2,180.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.54

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