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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.41, 3,476.13 and 778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.41, 3,476.13 and 778.41 is: 1,167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.41 : 3,476.13 = 778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.41/3,476.13 = 778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.41x = 3,476.13 × 778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.41x = 2,705,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,833.08/2,317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.61

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