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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.10, 3,419.16 and 1,182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.10, 3,419.16 and 1,182.10 is: 1,772.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.10 : 3,419.16 = 1,182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.10/3,419.16 = 1,182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.10x = 3,419.16 × 1,182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.10x = 4,041,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,789.04/2,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.64

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