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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.84, 3,408.44 and 1,177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.84, 3,408.44 and 1,177.52 is: 1,765.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.84 : 3,408.44 = 1,177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.84/3,408.44 = 1,177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.84x = 3,408.44 × 1,177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.84x = 4,013,506.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,506.27/2,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.86

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