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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.80, 3,410.10 and 1,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.80, 3,410.10 and 1,182.16 is: 1,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.80 : 3,410.10 = 1,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.80/3,410.10 = 1,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.80x = 3,410.10 × 1,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.80x = 4,031,283.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,283.82/2,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.59

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