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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.08, 3,958.46 and 1,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.08, 3,958.46 and 1,178.18 is: 1,767.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.08 : 3,958.46 = 1,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.08/3,958.46 = 1,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.08x = 3,958.46 × 1,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.08x = 4,663,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,778.40/2,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.87

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