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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.15, 3,414.43 and 1,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.15, 3,414.43 and 1,184.01 is: 1,772.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.15 : 3,414.43 = 1,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.15/3,414.43 = 1,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.15x = 3,414.43 × 1,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.15x = 4,042,719.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,719.26/2,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.23

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