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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.09, 3,266.88 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.09, 3,266.88 and 618.23 is: 927.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.09 : 3,266.88 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.09/3,266.88 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.09x = 3,266.88 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.09x = 2,019,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,683.22/2,178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.27

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