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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.48, 3,266.12 and 1,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.48, 3,266.12 and 1,399.36 is: 2,098.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.48 : 3,266.12 = 1,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.48/3,266.12 = 1,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.48x = 3,266.12 × 1,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.48x = 4,570,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,477.68/2,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.01

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