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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.76, 3,416.64 and 1,304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.76, 3,416.64 and 1,304.48 is: 1,956.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.76 : 3,416.64 = 1,304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.76/3,416.64 = 1,304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.76x = 3,416.64 × 1,304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.76x = 4,456,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,938.55/2,277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.72

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