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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.32, 3,417.99 and 718.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.32, 3,417.99 and 718.31 is: 1,077.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.32 : 3,417.99 = 718.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.32/3,417.99 = 718.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.32x = 3,417.99 × 718.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.32x = 2,455,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,176.40/2,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.63

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