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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.26, 3,264.21 and 1,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.26, 3,264.21 and 1,008.62 is: 1,511.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.26 : 3,264.21 = 1,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.26/3,264.21 = 1,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.26x = 3,264.21 × 1,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.26x = 3,292,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,331.17/2,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.45

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