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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.10, 3,419.46 and 1,183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.10, 3,419.46 and 1,183.44 is: 1,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.10 : 3,419.46 = 1,183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.10/3,419.46 = 1,183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.10x = 3,419.46 × 1,183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.10x = 4,046,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,725.74/2,279.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.58

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