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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.32, 3,418.34 and 1,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.32, 3,418.34 and 1,182 is: 1,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.32 : 3,418.34 = 1,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.32/3,418.34 = 1,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.32x = 3,418.34 × 1,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.32x = 4,040,477.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,477.88/2,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.45

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