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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.32, 3,416 and 978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.32, 3,416 and 978.80 is: 1,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.32 : 3,416 = 978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.32/3,416 = 978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.32x = 3,416 × 978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.32x = 3,343,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,580.80/2,277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.21

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