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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.09, 3,005.00 and 1,293.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.09, 3,005.00 and 1,293.87 is: 1,785.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.09 : 3,005.00 = 1,293.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.09/3,005.00 = 1,293.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.09x = 3,005.00 × 1,293.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.09x = 3,888,089.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,089.00/2,178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.09

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