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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.44, 3,411.60 and 1,178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.44, 3,411.60 and 1,178.50 is: 1,766.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.44 : 3,411.60 = 1,178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.44/3,411.60 = 1,178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.44x = 3,411.60 × 1,178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.44x = 4,020,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,570.60/2,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.17

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