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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.18, 3,268.20 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.18, 3,268.20 and 1,204.20 is: 1,806.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.18 : 3,268.20 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.18/3,268.20 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.18x = 3,268.20 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.18x = 3,935,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,566.44/2,178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.81

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