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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,385.80 and 1,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,385.80 and 1,283.40 is: 1,923.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,385.80 = 1,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,385.80 = 1,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,385.80 × 1,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 4,345,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,345,335.72/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.26

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