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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.79, 3,006.32 and 1,655.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.79, 3,006.32 and 1,655.91 is: 2,282.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.79 : 3,006.32 = 1,655.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.79/3,006.32 = 1,655.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.79x = 3,006.32 × 1,655.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.79x = 4,978,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978,187.07/2,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,282.74

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