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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.31, 3,416.82 and 1,180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.31, 3,416.82 and 1,180.99 is: 1,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.31 : 3,416.82 = 1,180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.31/3,416.82 = 1,180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.31x = 3,416.82 × 1,180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.31x = 4,035,230.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,230.25/2,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.93

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