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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.93, 3,272.30 and 2,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.93, 3,272.30 and 2,008.60 is: 3,013.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.93 : 3,272.30 = 2,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.93/3,272.30 = 2,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.93x = 3,272.30 × 2,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.93x = 6,572,741.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,741.78/2,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.73

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