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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.29, 3,417.13 and 718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.29, 3,417.13 and 718.30 is: 1,077.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.29 : 3,417.13 = 718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.29/3,417.13 = 718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.29x = 3,417.13 × 718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.29x = 2,454,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,524.48/2,278.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.35

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