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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.63, 3,004.44 and 1,433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.63, 3,004.44 and 1,433.22 is: 1,976.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.63 : 3,004.44 = 1,433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.63/3,004.44 = 1,433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.63x = 3,004.44 × 1,433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.63x = 4,306,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,023.50/2,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,976.48

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