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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.06, 3,267.87 and 1,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.06, 3,267.87 and 1,008.60 is: 1,513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.06 : 3,267.87 = 1,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.06/3,267.87 = 1,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.06x = 3,267.87 × 1,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.06x = 3,295,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295,973.68/2,178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.26

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