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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.11, 3,416.99 and 1,184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.11, 3,416.99 and 1,184.17 is: 1,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.11 : 3,416.99 = 1,184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.11/3,416.99 = 1,184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.11x = 3,416.99 × 1,184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.11x = 4,046,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,274.04/2,282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.04

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