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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.33, 3,268.07 and 945.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.33, 3,268.07 and 945.98 is: 1,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.33 : 3,268.07 = 945.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.33/3,268.07 = 945.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.33x = 3,268.07 × 945.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.33x = 3,091,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,523.59/2,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.22

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