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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.77, 3,413.36 and 1,236.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.77, 3,413.36 and 1,236.89 is: 1,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.77 : 3,413.36 = 1,236.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.77/3,413.36 = 1,236.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.77x = 3,413.36 × 1,236.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.77x = 4,221,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,944.67/2,277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.54

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