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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.49, 4,754.78 and 2,660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.49, 4,754.78 and 2,660.09 is: 3,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.49 : 4,754.78 = 2,660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.49/4,754.78 = 2,660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.49x = 4,754.78 × 2,660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.49x = 12,648,129.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,648,129.43/3,178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.29

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