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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.87, 3,268.46 and 718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.87, 3,268.46 and 718.24 is: 1,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.87 : 3,268.46 = 718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.87/3,268.46 = 718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.87x = 3,268.46 × 718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.87x = 2,347,538.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,538.71/2,178.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.41

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