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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.26, 3,386.44 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.26, 3,386.44 and 718.26 is: 1,077.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.26 : 3,386.44 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.26/3,386.44 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.26x = 3,386.44 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.26x = 2,432,344.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,344.39/2,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.57

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