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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.01, 3,421.49 and 1,184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.01, 3,421.49 and 1,184.15 is: 1,777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.01 : 3,421.49 = 1,184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.01/3,421.49 = 1,184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.01x = 3,421.49 × 1,184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.01x = 4,051,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,534.36/2,279.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.76

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