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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.34, 3,144.33 and 1,334.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.34, 3,144.33 and 1,334.07 is: 1,841.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.34 : 3,144.33 = 1,334.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.34/3,144.33 = 1,334.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.34x = 3,144.33 × 1,334.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.34x = 4,194,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,753.82/2,278.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.15

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