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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.50, 3,417.78 and 816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.50, 3,417.78 and 816.60 is: 1,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.50 : 3,417.78 = 816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.50/3,417.78 = 816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.50x = 3,417.78 × 816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.50x = 2,790,959.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,959.15/2,278.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.91

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