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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.70, 3,273.08 and 1,256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.70, 3,273.08 and 1,256.51 is: 1,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.70 : 3,273.08 = 1,256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.70/3,273.08 = 1,256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.70x = 3,273.08 × 1,256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.70x = 4,112,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,659.65/2,178.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.67

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