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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.32, 3,404.28 and 1,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.32, 3,404.28 and 1,175.52 is: 1,761.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.32 : 3,404.28 = 1,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.32/3,404.28 = 1,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.32x = 3,404.28 × 1,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.32x = 4,001,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,799.23/2,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.11

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