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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.11, 3,413.99 and 1,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.11, 3,413.99 and 1,182.16 is: 1,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.11 : 3,413.99 = 1,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.11/3,413.99 = 1,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.11x = 3,413.99 × 1,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.11x = 4,035,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,885.21/2,280.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.04

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