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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478.78, 3,717.24 and 1,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478.78, 3,717.24 and 1,073.04 is: 1,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478.78 : 3,717.24 = 1,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478.78/3,717.24 = 1,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478.78x = 3,717.24 × 1,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478.78x = 3,988,747.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,747.21/2,478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.16

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