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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.65, 3,418.43 and 718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.65, 3,418.43 and 718.90 is: 1,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.65 : 3,418.43 = 718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.65/3,418.43 = 718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.65x = 3,418.43 × 718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.65x = 2,457,494.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,494.03/2,278.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.49

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