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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.23, 3,419.10 and 1,184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.23, 3,419.10 and 1,184.97 is: 1,776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.23 : 3,419.10 = 1,184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.23/3,419.10 = 1,184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.23x = 3,419.10 × 1,184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.23x = 4,051,530.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,530.93/2,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.03

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