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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.52, 3,418.80 and 1,029.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.52, 3,418.80 and 1,029.19 is: 1,544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.52 : 3,418.80 = 1,029.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.52/3,418.80 = 1,029.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.52x = 3,418.80 × 1,029.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.52x = 3,518,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,594.77/2,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.25

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