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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.76, 3,416.16 and 893.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.76, 3,416.16 and 893.24 is: 1,339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.76 : 3,416.16 = 893.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.76/3,416.16 = 893.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.76x = 3,416.16 × 893.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.76x = 3,051,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,450.76/2,278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.08

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