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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.36, 3,178.04 and 657.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.36, 3,178.04 and 657.44 is: 986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.36 : 3,178.04 = 657.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.36/3,178.04 = 657.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.36x = 3,178.04 × 657.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.36x = 2,089,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,351.44/2,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.31

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