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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.27, 3,414.11 and 1,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.27, 3,414.11 and 1,237.39 is: 1,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.27 : 3,414.11 = 1,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.27/3,414.11 = 1,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.27x = 3,414.11 × 1,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.27x = 4,224,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,579.39/2,278.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.29

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