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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.35, 3,144.53 and 1,334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.35, 3,144.53 and 1,334.19 is: 1,841.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.35 : 3,144.53 = 1,334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.35/3,144.53 = 1,334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.35x = 3,144.53 × 1,334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.35x = 4,195,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,400.48/2,278.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,841.42

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