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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.97, 3,158.44 and 2,244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.97, 3,158.44 and 2,244.41 is: 3,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.97 : 3,158.44 = 2,244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.97/3,158.44 = 2,244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.97x = 3,158.44 × 2,244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.97x = 7,088,834.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,834.32/2,278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.54

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