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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.24, 3,245.34 and 2,068.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.24, 3,245.34 and 2,068.08 is: 3,081.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.24 : 3,245.34 = 2,068.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.24/3,245.34 = 2,068.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.24x = 3,245.34 × 2,068.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.24x = 6,711,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,711,622.75/2,178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.21

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