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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.83, 3,208.55 and 678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.83, 3,208.55 and 678.11 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.83 : 3,208.55 = 678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.83/3,208.55 = 678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.83x = 3,208.55 × 678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.83x = 2,175,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,730.41/2,138.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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