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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,877.78, 4,316.70 and 2,304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,877.78, 4,316.70 and 2,304.30 is: 3,456.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,877.78 : 4,316.70 = 2,304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,877.78/4,316.70 = 2,304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,877.78x = 4,316.70 × 2,304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,877.78x = 9,946,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,946,971.81/2,877.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,456.47

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