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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.44, 3,234.92 and 1,378.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.44, 3,234.92 and 1,378.20 is: 2,065.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.44 : 3,234.92 = 1,378.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.44/3,234.92 = 1,378.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.44x = 3,234.92 × 1,378.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.44x = 4,458,366.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,366.74/2,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.55

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