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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.14, 3,416.94 and 1,182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.14, 3,416.94 and 1,182.18 is: 1,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.14 : 3,416.94 = 1,182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.14/3,416.94 = 1,182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.14x = 3,416.94 × 1,182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.14x = 4,039,438.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,438.13/2,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.80

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