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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.53, 3,418.08 and 1,182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.53, 3,418.08 and 1,182.79 is: 1,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.53 : 3,418.08 = 1,182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.53/3,418.08 = 1,182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.53x = 3,418.08 × 1,182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.53x = 4,042,870.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,870.84/2,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.55

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