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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.38, 3,266.34 and 717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.38, 3,266.34 and 717.14 is: 1,075.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.38 : 3,266.34 = 717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.38/3,266.34 = 717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.38x = 3,266.34 × 717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.38x = 2,342,423.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,423.07/2,178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.31

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