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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.79, 3,268.80 and 881.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.79, 3,268.80 and 881.17 is: 1,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.79 : 3,268.80 = 881.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.79/3,268.80 = 881.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.79x = 3,268.80 × 881.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.79x = 2,880,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,880,368.50/2,178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.00

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