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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,274.96, 3,407.97 and 1,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,274.96, 3,407.97 and 1,180.05 is: 1,767.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,274.96 : 3,407.97 = 1,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,274.96/3,407.97 = 1,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,274.96x = 3,407.97 × 1,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,274.96x = 4,021,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,575.00/2,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.76

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