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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.99, 3,268.44 and 718.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.99, 3,268.44 and 718.23 is: 1,077.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.99 : 3,268.44 = 718.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.99/3,268.44 = 718.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.99x = 3,268.44 × 718.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.99x = 2,347,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,491.66/2,178.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.33

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