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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.44, 3,414.72 and 1,400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.44, 3,414.72 and 1,400.12 is: 2,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.44 : 3,414.72 = 1,400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.44/3,414.72 = 1,400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.44x = 3,414.72 × 1,400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.44x = 4,781,017.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,017.77/2,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.29

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