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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.68, 3,419.13 and 817.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.68, 3,419.13 and 817.95 is: 1,227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.68 : 3,419.13 = 817.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.68/3,419.13 = 817.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.68x = 3,419.13 × 817.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.68x = 2,796,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,796,677.38/2,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.32

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