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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.60, 3,006.12 and 1,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.60, 3,006.12 and 1,432.86 is: 1,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.60 : 3,006.12 = 1,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.60/3,006.12 = 1,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.60x = 3,006.12 × 1,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.60x = 4,307,349.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,349.10/2,178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.12

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