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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.68, 3,460.25 and 2,178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.68, 3,460.25 and 2,178.20 is: 3,249.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.68 : 3,460.25 = 2,178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.68/3,460.25 = 2,178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.68x = 3,460.25 × 2,178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.68x = 7,537,116.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537,116.55/2,319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.21

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