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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.57, 3,417.80 and 1,305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.57, 3,417.80 and 1,305.57 is: 1,959.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.57 : 3,417.80 = 1,305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.57/3,417.80 = 1,305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.57x = 3,417.80 × 1,305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.57x = 4,462,170.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462,170.62/2,277.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.18

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