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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.32, 3,417.36 and 797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.32, 3,417.36 and 797.08 is: 1,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.32 : 3,417.36 = 797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.32/3,417.36 = 797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.32x = 3,417.36 × 797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.32x = 2,723,909.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,909.31/2,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.58

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