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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.40, 3,478.61 and 1,277.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.40, 3,478.61 and 1,277.15 is: 1,916.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.40 : 3,478.61 = 1,277.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.40/3,478.61 = 1,277.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.40x = 3,478.61 × 1,277.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.40x = 4,442,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,692.56/2,318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.28

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