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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.36, 3,267.44 and 677.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.36, 3,267.44 and 677.37 is: 1,016.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.36 : 3,267.44 = 677.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.36/3,267.44 = 677.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.36x = 3,267.44 × 677.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.36x = 2,213,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213,262.45/2,178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.02

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