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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.22, 3,565.44 and 1,078.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.22, 3,565.44 and 1,078.17 is: 1,616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.22 : 3,565.44 = 1,078.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.22/3,565.44 = 1,078.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.22x = 3,565.44 × 1,078.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.22x = 3,844,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,150.44/2,378.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.40

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