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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.96, 3,208.55 and 678.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.96, 3,208.55 and 678.22 is: 1,017.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.96 : 3,208.55 = 678.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.96/3,208.55 = 678.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.96x = 3,208.55 × 678.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.96x = 2,176,109.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,109.42/2,138.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.37

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