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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.92, 3,416.78 and 1,304.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.92, 3,416.78 and 1,304.71 is: 1,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.92 : 3,416.78 = 1,304.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.92/3,416.78 = 1,304.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.92x = 3,416.78 × 1,304.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.92x = 4,457,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,901.75/2,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.00

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