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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.69, 3,267.91 and 1,345.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.69, 3,267.91 and 1,345.91 is: 2,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.69 : 3,267.91 = 1,345.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.69/3,267.91 = 1,345.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.69x = 3,267.91 × 1,345.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.69x = 4,398,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,312.75/2,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.79

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