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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.18, 3,416.73 and 1,108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.18, 3,416.73 and 1,108.81 is: 1,662.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.18 : 3,416.73 = 1,108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.18/3,416.73 = 1,108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.18x = 3,416.73 × 1,108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.18x = 3,788,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,504.39/2,278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.95

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