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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.50, 3,267.14 and 697.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.50, 3,267.14 and 697.41 is: 1,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.50 : 3,267.14 = 697.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.50/3,267.14 = 697.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.50x = 3,267.14 × 697.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.50x = 2,278,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,532.62/2,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.92

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