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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.04, 3,007.21 and 1,673.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.04, 3,007.21 and 1,673.05 is: 2,309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.04 : 3,007.21 = 1,673.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.04/3,007.21 = 1,673.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.04x = 3,007.21 × 1,673.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.04x = 5,031,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031,197.65/2,178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.97

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