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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.42, 3,268.11 and 717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.42, 3,268.11 and 717.51 is: 1,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.42 : 3,268.11 = 717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.42/3,268.11 = 717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.42x = 3,268.11 × 717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.42x = 2,344,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,901.61/2,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.42

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