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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.42, 3,476.14 and 778.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.42, 3,476.14 and 778.42 is: 1,167.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.42 : 3,476.14 = 778.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.42/3,476.14 = 778.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.42x = 3,476.14 × 778.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.42x = 2,705,886.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,886.26/2,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.63

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