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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.86, 3,409.98 and 1,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.86, 3,409.98 and 1,117.80 is: 1,677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.86 : 3,409.98 = 1,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.86/3,409.98 = 1,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.86x = 3,409.98 × 1,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.86x = 3,811,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,675.64/2,272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.04

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