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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.33, 3,265.06 and 943.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.33, 3,265.06 and 943.89 is: 1,414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.33 : 3,265.06 = 943.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.33/3,265.06 = 943.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.33x = 3,265.06 × 943.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.33x = 3,081,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,857.48/2,178.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.78

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