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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.24, 3,178.08 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.24, 3,178.08 and 963.36 is: 1,445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.24 : 3,178.08 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.24/3,178.08 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.24x = 3,178.08 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.24x = 3,061,635.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,635.15/2,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.37

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