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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.44, 3,267.54 and 1,345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.44, 3,267.54 and 1,345.66 is: 2,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.44 : 3,267.54 = 1,345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.44/3,267.54 = 1,345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.44x = 3,267.54 × 1,345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.44x = 4,396,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,989.71/2,178.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.41

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