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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.90, 3,268.44 and 1,137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.90, 3,268.44 and 1,137.42 is: 1,706.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.90 : 3,268.44 = 1,137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.90/3,268.44 = 1,137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.90x = 3,268.44 × 1,137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.90x = 3,717,589.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717,589.02/2,178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.18

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