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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.69, 3,418.44 and 1,737.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.69, 3,418.44 and 1,737.61 is: 2,606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.69 : 3,418.44 = 1,737.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.69/3,418.44 = 1,737.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.69x = 3,418.44 × 1,737.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.69x = 5,939,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,915.53/2,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.72

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