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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.39, 3,442.20 and 978.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.39, 3,442.20 and 978.31 is: 1,467.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.39 : 3,442.20 = 978.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.39/3,442.20 = 978.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.39x = 3,442.20 × 978.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.39x = 3,367,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,538.68/2,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.09

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