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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.78, 3,416.70 and 815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.78, 3,416.70 and 815.93 is: 1,224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.78 : 3,416.70 = 815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.78/3,416.70 = 815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.78x = 3,416.70 × 815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.78x = 2,787,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,770.95/2,276.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.44

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