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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.89, 3,010.02 and 1,284.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.89, 3,010.02 and 1,284.68 is: 1,773.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.89 : 3,010.02 = 1,284.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.89/3,010.02 = 1,284.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.89x = 3,010.02 × 1,284.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.89x = 3,866,909.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,909.28/2,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.09

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