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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.68, 3,007.50 and 1,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.68, 3,007.50 and 1,392.56 is: 1,922.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.68 : 3,007.50 = 1,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.68/3,007.50 = 1,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.68x = 3,007.50 × 1,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.68x = 4,188,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,124.20/2,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.32

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