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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.14, 3,414.84 and 1,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.14, 3,414.84 and 1,651.92 is: 2,476.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.14 : 3,414.84 = 1,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.14/3,414.84 = 1,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.14x = 3,414.84 × 1,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.14x = 5,641,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,042.49/2,278.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.16

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