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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.52, 3,417.12 and 1,180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.52, 3,417.12 and 1,180.59 is: 1,772.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.52 : 3,417.12 = 1,180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.52/3,417.12 = 1,180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.52x = 3,417.12 × 1,180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.52x = 4,034,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,217.70/2,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.10

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