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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.32, 3,006.12 and 1,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.32, 3,006.12 and 1,294.80 is: 1,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.32 : 3,006.12 = 1,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.32/3,006.12 = 1,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.32x = 3,006.12 × 1,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.32x = 3,892,324.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892,324.18/2,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.85

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