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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.96, 3,416.22 and 1,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.96, 3,416.22 and 1,181.58 is: 1,772.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.96 : 3,416.22 = 1,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.96/3,416.22 = 1,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.96x = 3,416.22 × 1,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.96x = 4,036,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,537.23/2,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.00

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