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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.24, 3,419.94 and 1,183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.24, 3,419.94 and 1,183.02 is: 1,775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.24 : 3,419.94 = 1,183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.24/3,419.94 = 1,183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.24x = 3,419.94 × 1,183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.24x = 4,045,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,857.42/2,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.09

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