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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.35, 3,139.05 and 1,779.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.35, 3,139.05 and 1,779.12 is: 2,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.35 : 3,139.05 = 1,779.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.35/3,139.05 = 1,779.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.35x = 3,139.05 × 1,779.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.35x = 5,584,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584,746.64/2,277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,452.30

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