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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.52, 3,415.80 and 1,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.52, 3,415.80 and 1,184.24 is: 1,774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.52 : 3,415.80 = 1,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.52/3,415.80 = 1,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.52x = 3,415.80 × 1,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.52x = 4,045,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,126.99/2,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.55

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