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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.02, 3,009.84 and 1,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.02, 3,009.84 and 1,296.92 is: 1,789.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.02 : 3,009.84 = 1,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.02/3,009.84 = 1,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.02x = 3,009.84 × 1,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.02x = 3,903,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,521.69/2,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.77

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