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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.63, 3,272.39 and 1,026.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.63, 3,272.39 and 1,026.47 is: 1,540.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.63 : 3,272.39 = 1,026.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.63/3,272.39 = 1,026.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.63x = 3,272.39 × 1,026.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.63x = 3,358,988.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358,988.67/2,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.38

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