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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.25, 3,267.57 and 618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.25, 3,267.57 and 618.27 is: 927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.25 : 3,267.57 = 618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.25/3,267.57 = 618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.25x = 3,267.57 × 618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.25x = 2,020,240.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,240.50/2,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.46

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