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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.57, 3,178.23 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.57, 3,178.23 and 657.36 is: 986.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.57 : 3,178.23 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.57/3,178.23 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.57x = 3,178.23 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.57x = 2,089,241.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,241.27/2,118.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.16

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