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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.15, 3,413.39 and 1,179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.15, 3,413.39 and 1,179.30 is: 1,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.15 : 3,413.39 = 1,179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.15/3,413.39 = 1,179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.15x = 3,413.39 × 1,179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.15x = 4,025,410.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,410.83/2,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.07

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