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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.20, 3,265.24 and 1,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.20, 3,265.24 and 1,552.88 is: 2,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.20 : 3,265.24 = 1,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.20/3,265.24 = 1,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.20x = 3,265.24 × 1,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.20x = 5,070,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,525.89/2,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,327.85

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