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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.22, 3,417.35 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.22, 3,417.35 and 718.19 is: 1,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.22 : 3,417.35 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.22/3,417.35 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.22x = 3,417.35 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.22x = 2,454,298.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,298.73/2,278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.29

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