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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.20, 3,416.40 and 816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.20, 3,416.40 and 816.60 is: 1,224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.20 : 3,416.40 = 816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.20/3,416.40 = 816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.20x = 3,416.40 × 816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.20x = 2,789,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,832.24/2,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.58

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