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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.52, 3,416.64 and 1,123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.52, 3,416.64 and 1,123.36 is: 1,685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.52 : 3,416.64 = 1,123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.52/3,416.64 = 1,123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.52x = 3,416.64 × 1,123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.52x = 3,838,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838,116.71/2,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.22

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