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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.84, 3,265.64 and 1,254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.84, 3,265.64 and 1,254.82 is: 1,880.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.84 : 3,265.64 = 1,254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.84/3,265.64 = 1,254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.84x = 3,265.64 × 1,254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.84x = 4,097,790.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,790.38/2,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.72

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