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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.18, 3,237.75 and 1,183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.18, 3,237.75 and 1,183.78 is: 1,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.18 : 3,237.75 = 1,183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.18/3,237.75 = 1,183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.18x = 3,237.75 × 1,183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.18x = 3,832,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,783.70/2,158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.93

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