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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.75, 3,006.01 and 1,234.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.75, 3,006.01 and 1,234.39 is: 1,703.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.75 : 3,006.01 = 1,234.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.75/3,006.01 = 1,234.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.75x = 3,006.01 × 1,234.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.75x = 3,710,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,588.68/2,178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.08

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