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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.45, 3,130.72 and 1,777.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.45, 3,130.72 and 1,777.22 is: 2,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.45 : 3,130.72 = 1,777.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.45/3,130.72 = 1,777.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.45x = 3,130.72 × 1,777.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.45x = 5,563,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,976.51/2,275.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,445.22

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