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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.47, 3,409.02 and 1,176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.47, 3,409.02 and 1,176.15 is: 1,765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.47 : 3,409.02 = 1,176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.47/3,409.02 = 1,176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.47x = 3,409.02 × 1,176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.47x = 4,009,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,518.87/2,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.16

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