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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.12, 3,266.48 and 716.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.12, 3,266.48 and 716.93 is: 1,075.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.12 : 3,266.48 = 716.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.12/3,266.48 = 716.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.12x = 3,266.48 × 716.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.12x = 2,341,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,837.51/2,178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.17

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