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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277, 3,415.56 and 1,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277, 3,415.56 and 1,040.70 is: 1,561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277 : 3,415.56 = 1,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277/3,415.56 = 1,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277x = 3,415.56 × 1,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277x = 3,554,573.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,573.29/2,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.08

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