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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.42, 3,267.87 and 792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.42, 3,267.87 and 792.18 is: 1,188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.42 : 3,267.87 = 792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.42/3,267.87 = 792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.42x = 3,267.87 × 792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.42x = 2,588,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,741.26/2,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.36

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