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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278, 3,417.48 and 739.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278, 3,417.48 and 739.12 is: 1,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278 : 3,417.48 = 739.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278/3,417.48 = 739.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278x = 3,417.48 × 739.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278x = 2,525,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,927.82/2,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.84

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