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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.15, 3,414.89 and 1,180.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.15, 3,414.89 and 1,180.30 is: 1,771.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.15 : 3,414.89 = 1,180.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.15/3,414.89 = 1,180.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.15x = 3,414.89 × 1,180.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.15x = 4,030,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,594.67/2,275.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.57

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