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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.78, 3,336.84 and 1,678.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.78, 3,336.84 and 1,678.08 is: 2,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.78 : 3,336.84 = 1,678.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.78/3,336.84 = 1,678.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.78x = 3,336.84 × 1,678.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.78x = 5,599,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599,484.47/2,220.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,521.40

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