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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.63, 3,006.18 and 1,339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.63, 3,006.18 and 1,339.47 is: 1,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.63 : 3,006.18 = 1,339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.63/3,006.18 = 1,339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.63x = 3,006.18 × 1,339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.63x = 4,026,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,687.92/2,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.27

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