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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.07, 3,264.55 and 1,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.07, 3,264.55 and 1,005.59 is: 1,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.07 : 3,264.55 = 1,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.07/3,264.55 = 1,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.07x = 3,264.55 × 1,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.07x = 3,282,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,804.48/2,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.21

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