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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.96, 3,417.56 and 817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.96, 3,417.56 and 817.08 is: 1,225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.96 : 3,417.56 = 817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.96/3,417.56 = 817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.96x = 3,417.56 × 817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.96x = 2,792,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,419.92/2,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.84

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