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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.04, 3,245.87 and 1,178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.04, 3,245.87 and 1,178.70 is: 1,766.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.04 : 3,245.87 = 1,178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.04/3,245.87 = 1,178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.04x = 3,245.87 × 1,178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.04x = 3,825,916.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,916.00/2,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.32

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