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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.44, 2,784 and 1,178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.44, 2,784 and 1,178.64 is: 1,626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.44 : 2,784 = 1,178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.44/2,784 = 1,178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.44x = 2,784 × 1,178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.44x = 3,281,333.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,333.76/2,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.48

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