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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.09, 3,207.36 and 578.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.09, 3,207.36 and 578.11 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.09 : 3,207.36 = 578.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.09/3,207.36 = 578.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.09x = 3,207.36 × 578.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.09x = 1,854,198.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,198.87/2,138.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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