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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.35, 3,407.99 and 1,176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.35, 3,407.99 and 1,176.48 is: 1,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.35 : 3,407.99 = 1,176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.35/3,407.99 = 1,176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.35x = 3,407.99 × 1,176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.35x = 4,009,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,426.19/2,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.22

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