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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.57, 3,267.37 and 1,067.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.57, 3,267.37 and 1,067.55 is: 1,601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.57 : 3,267.37 = 1,067.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.57/3,267.37 = 1,067.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.57x = 3,267.37 × 1,067.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.57x = 3,488,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,069.93/2,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.08

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