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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.94, 3,414.45 and 1,180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.94, 3,414.45 and 1,180.82 is: 1,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.94 : 3,414.45 = 1,180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.94/3,414.45 = 1,180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.94x = 3,414.45 × 1,180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.94x = 4,031,850.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,850.85/2,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.51

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