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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.20, 3,623.42 and 2,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.20, 3,623.42 and 2,178.44 is: 3,264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.20 : 3,623.42 = 2,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.20/3,623.42 = 2,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.20x = 3,623.42 × 2,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.20x = 7,893,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893,403.06/2,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.16

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