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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.68, 3,419.94 and 911.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.68, 3,419.94 and 911.64 is: 1,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.68 : 3,419.94 = 911.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.68/3,419.94 = 911.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.68x = 3,419.94 × 911.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.68x = 3,117,754.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,754.10/2,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.23

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