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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.26, 3,476.42 and 778.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.26, 3,476.42 and 778.26 is: 1,167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.26 : 3,476.42 = 778.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.26/3,476.42 = 778.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.26x = 3,476.42 × 778.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.26x = 2,705,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,558.63/2,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.57

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