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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.48, 3,267.84 and 718.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.48, 3,267.84 and 718.04 is: 1,077.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.48 : 3,267.84 = 718.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.48/3,267.84 = 718.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.48x = 3,267.84 × 718.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.48x = 2,346,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,439.83/2,178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.10

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