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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.14, 3,005.86 and 1,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.14, 3,005.86 and 1,293.92 is: 1,785.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.14 : 3,005.86 = 1,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.14/3,005.86 = 1,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.14x = 3,005.86 × 1,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.14x = 3,889,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,342.37/2,178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.63

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