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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.90, 3,417.90 and 1,108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.90, 3,417.90 and 1,108.90 is: 1,663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.90 : 3,417.90 = 1,108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.90/3,417.90 = 1,108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.90x = 3,417.90 × 1,108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.90x = 3,790,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,109.31/2,278.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.13

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