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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.32, 3,267.46 and 1,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.32, 3,267.46 and 1,023.26 is: 1,534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.32 : 3,267.46 = 1,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.32/3,267.46 = 1,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.32x = 3,267.46 × 1,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.32x = 3,343,461.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,461.12/2,178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.88

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