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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.79, 3,415.50 and 1,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.79, 3,415.50 and 1,044.14 is: 1,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.79 : 3,415.50 = 1,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.79/3,415.50 = 1,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.79x = 3,415.50 × 1,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.79x = 3,566,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,243.09/2,277.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.66

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