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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.79, 3,275.17 and 1,141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.79, 3,275.17 and 1,141.49 is: 1,714.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.79 : 3,275.17 = 1,141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.79/3,275.17 = 1,141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.79x = 3,275.17 × 1,141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.79x = 3,738,579.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,738,579.14/2,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.32

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