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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.40, 3,417.74 and 718.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.40, 3,417.74 and 718.46 is: 1,077.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.40 : 3,417.74 = 718.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.40/3,417.74 = 718.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.40x = 3,417.74 × 718.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.40x = 2,455,488.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,488.80/2,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.73

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