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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.48, 3,681.81 and 2,178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.48, 3,681.81 and 2,178.02 is: 2,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.48 : 3,681.81 = 2,178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.48/3,681.81 = 2,178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.48x = 3,681.81 × 2,178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.48x = 8,019,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,037.41/2,676.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.11

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