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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.18, 3,964.98 and 1,678.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.18, 3,964.98 and 1,678.40 is: 2,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.18 : 3,964.98 = 1,678.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.18/3,964.98 = 1,678.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.18x = 3,964.98 × 1,678.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.18x = 6,654,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654,822.43/2,873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,316.19

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