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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.78, 3,315.89 and 1,354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.78, 3,315.89 and 1,354.85 is: 1,869.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.78 : 3,315.89 = 1,354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.78/3,315.89 = 1,354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.78x = 3,315.89 × 1,354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.78x = 4,492,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492,516.99/2,402.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.72

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