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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.54, 3,007.90 and 1,673.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.54, 3,007.90 and 1,673.55 is: 2,310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.54 : 3,007.90 = 1,673.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.54/3,007.90 = 1,673.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.54x = 3,007.90 × 1,673.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.54x = 5,033,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,871.05/2,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.66

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