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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.31, 3,415.32 and 1,179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.31, 3,415.32 and 1,179.99 is: 1,770.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.31 : 3,415.32 = 1,179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.31/3,415.32 = 1,179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.31x = 3,415.32 × 1,179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.31x = 4,030,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,043.45/2,276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.43

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