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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.69, 3,009.34 and 1,236.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.69, 3,009.34 and 1,236.67 is: 1,706.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.69 : 3,009.34 = 1,236.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.69/3,009.34 = 1,236.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.69x = 3,009.34 × 1,236.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.69x = 3,721,539.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,539.27/2,180.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.59

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