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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.35, 3,264.57 and 1,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.35, 3,264.57 and 1,397.95 is: 2,095.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.35 : 3,264.57 = 1,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.35/3,264.57 = 1,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.35x = 3,264.57 × 1,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.35x = 4,563,705.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,705.63/2,178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.03

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