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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.96, 3,415.54 and 1,045.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.96, 3,415.54 and 1,045.75 is: 1,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.96 : 3,415.54 = 1,045.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.96/3,415.54 = 1,045.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.96x = 3,415.54 × 1,045.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.96x = 3,571,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,800.96/2,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.98

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