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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.18, 2,983.68 and 1,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.18, 2,983.68 and 1,278.06 is: 1,763.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.18 : 2,983.68 = 1,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.18/2,983.68 = 1,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.18x = 2,983.68 × 1,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.18x = 3,813,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,813,322.06/2,162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.65

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