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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.08, 3,418.42 and 1,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.08, 3,418.42 and 1,185.14 is: 1,774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.08 : 3,418.42 = 1,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.08/3,418.42 = 1,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.08x = 3,418.42 × 1,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.08x = 4,051,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,306.28/2,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.49

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