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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.25, 3,414.45 and 1,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.25, 3,414.45 and 1,782.20 is: 2,673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.25 : 3,414.45 = 1,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.25/3,414.45 = 1,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.25x = 3,414.45 × 1,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.25x = 6,085,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,215.72/2,276.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,673.35

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