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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.73, 3,476.45 and 1,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.73, 3,476.45 and 1,278.18 is: 1,915.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.73 : 3,476.45 = 1,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.73/3,476.45 = 1,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.73x = 3,476.45 × 1,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.73x = 4,443,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,528.86/2,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.54

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