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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.97, 3,415.65 and 978.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.97, 3,415.65 and 978.13 is: 1,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.97 : 3,415.65 = 978.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.97/3,415.65 = 978.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.97x = 3,415.65 × 978.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.97x = 3,340,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340,949.73/2,276.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.28

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