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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.42, 3,266.54 and 717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.42, 3,266.54 and 717.07 is: 1,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.42 : 3,266.54 = 717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.42/3,266.54 = 717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.42x = 3,266.54 × 717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.42x = 2,342,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,321.51/2,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.24

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