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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.82, 3,268.64 and 718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.82, 3,268.64 and 718.08 is: 1,077.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.82 : 3,268.64 = 718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.82/3,268.64 = 718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.82x = 3,268.64 × 718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.82x = 2,347,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,145.01/2,178.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.26

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