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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.78, 3,477.06 and 1,086.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.78, 3,477.06 and 1,086.40 is: 1,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.78 : 3,477.06 = 1,086.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.78/3,477.06 = 1,086.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.78x = 3,477.06 × 1,086.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.78x = 3,777,477.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,777,477.98/2,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.78

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