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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.52, 3,414.22 and 1,106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.52, 3,414.22 and 1,106.88 is: 1,659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.52 : 3,414.22 = 1,106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.52/3,414.22 = 1,106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.52x = 3,414.22 × 1,106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.52x = 3,779,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,131.83/2,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.32

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