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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.54, 3,269.15 and 862.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.54, 3,269.15 and 862.07 is: 1,293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.54 : 3,269.15 = 862.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.54/3,269.15 = 862.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.54x = 3,269.15 × 862.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.54x = 2,818,236.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,236.14/2,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.64

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