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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.62, 3,007.76 and 1,394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.62, 3,007.76 and 1,394.30 is: 1,923.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.62 : 3,007.76 = 1,394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.62/3,007.76 = 1,394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.62x = 3,007.76 × 1,394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.62x = 4,193,719.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,719.77/2,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.18

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