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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.40, 3,477.78 and 758.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.40, 3,477.78 and 758.63 is: 1,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.40 : 3,477.78 = 758.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.40/3,477.78 = 758.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.40x = 3,477.78 × 758.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.40x = 2,638,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,356.94/2,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.01

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