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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.56, 3,415.26 and 978.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.56, 3,415.26 and 978.50 is: 1,467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.56 : 3,415.26 = 978.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.56/3,415.26 = 978.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.56x = 3,415.26 × 978.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.56x = 3,341,831.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,831.91/2,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.29

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