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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.45, 3,265.88 and 1,083.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.45, 3,265.88 and 1,083.58 is: 1,624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.45 : 3,265.88 = 1,083.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.45/3,265.88 = 1,083.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.45x = 3,265.88 × 1,083.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.45x = 3,538,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,828.67/2,178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.47

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