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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.27, 3,413.72 and 1,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.27, 3,413.72 and 1,180.38 is: 1,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.27 : 3,413.72 = 1,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.27/3,413.72 = 1,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.27x = 3,413.72 × 1,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.27x = 4,029,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,486.81/2,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.99

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