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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.04, 3,410.08 and 1,177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.04, 3,410.08 and 1,177.15 is: 1,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.04 : 3,410.08 = 1,177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.04/3,410.08 = 1,177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.04x = 3,410.08 × 1,177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.04x = 4,014,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,175.67/2,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.77

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