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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.08, 3,411.60 and 1,352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.08, 3,411.60 and 1,352.16 is: 2,024.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.08 : 3,411.60 = 1,352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.08/3,411.60 = 1,352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.08x = 3,411.60 × 1,352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.08x = 4,613,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,029.06/2,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.96

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