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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185.66, 3,278.61 and 646.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185.66, 3,278.61 and 646.78 is: 970.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185.66 : 3,278.61 = 646.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185.66/3,278.61 = 646.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185.66x = 3,278.61 × 646.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185.66x = 2,120,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,539.38/2,185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.21

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