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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.32, 3,005.96 and 1,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.32, 3,005.96 and 1,246.88 is: 1,720.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.32 : 3,005.96 = 1,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.32/3,005.96 = 1,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.32x = 3,005.96 × 1,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.32x = 3,748,071.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,071.40/2,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.62

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