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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.14, 3,262.54 and 2,026.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.14, 3,262.54 and 2,026.41 is: 3,035.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.14 : 3,262.54 = 2,026.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.14/3,262.54 = 2,026.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.14x = 3,262.54 × 2,026.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.14x = 6,611,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,611,238.62/2,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.27

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