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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.92, 3,265.15 and 2,042.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.92, 3,265.15 and 2,042.98 is: 3,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.92 : 3,265.15 = 2,042.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.92/3,265.15 = 2,042.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.92x = 3,265.15 × 2,042.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.92x = 6,670,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,636.15/2,180.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.63

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