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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.54, 3,261.72 and 1,136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.54, 3,261.72 and 1,136.26 is: 1,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.54 : 3,261.72 = 1,136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.54/3,261.72 = 1,136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.54x = 3,261.72 × 1,136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.54x = 3,706,161.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,161.97/2,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.21

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