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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.09, 3,420.91 and 1,184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.09, 3,420.91 and 1,184.85 is: 1,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.09 : 3,420.91 = 1,184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.09/3,420.91 = 1,184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.09x = 3,420.91 × 1,184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.09x = 4,053,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,272.98/2,281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.90

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