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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.02, 3,410.34 and 1,178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.02, 3,410.34 and 1,178.11 is: 1,767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.02 : 3,410.34 = 1,178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.02/3,410.34 = 1,178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.02x = 3,410.34 × 1,178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.02x = 4,017,755.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,755.66/2,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.58

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