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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.42, 3,268.12 and 717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.42, 3,268.12 and 717.52 is: 1,076.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.42 : 3,268.12 = 717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.42/3,268.12 = 717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.42x = 3,268.12 × 717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.42x = 2,344,941.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,941.46/2,178.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.44

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