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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.93, 3,415.35 and 978.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.93, 3,415.35 and 978.88 is: 1,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.93 : 3,415.35 = 978.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.93/3,415.35 = 978.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.93x = 3,415.35 × 978.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.93x = 3,343,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,217.81/2,278.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.01

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