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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.10, 3,385.41 and 1,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.10, 3,385.41 and 1,285.48 is: 1,926.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.10 : 3,385.41 = 1,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.10/3,385.41 = 1,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.10x = 3,385.41 × 1,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.10x = 4,351,876.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,876.85/2,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.38

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