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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,178.95, 4,767.30 and 1,329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,178.95, 4,767.30 and 1,329.09 is: 1,993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,178.95 : 4,767.30 = 1,329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,178.95/4,767.30 = 1,329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,178.95x = 4,767.30 × 1,329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,178.95x = 6,336,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,336,170.76/3,178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.16

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