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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.14, 3,417.83 and 1,182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.14, 3,417.83 and 1,182.27 is: 1,774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.14 : 3,417.83 = 1,182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.14/3,417.83 = 1,182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.14x = 3,417.83 × 1,182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.14x = 4,040,791.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,791.96/2,277.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.51

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