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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.19, 3,422.15 and 1,186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.19, 3,422.15 and 1,186.23 is: 1,778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.19 : 3,422.15 = 1,186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.19/3,422.15 = 1,186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.19x = 3,422.15 × 1,186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.19x = 4,059,451.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,451.06/2,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.75

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