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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.44, 3,416.32 and 1,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.44, 3,416.32 and 1,044.80 is: 1,567.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.44 : 3,416.32 = 1,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.44/3,416.32 = 1,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.44x = 3,416.32 × 1,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.44x = 3,569,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,371.14/2,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.27

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