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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.89, 3,415.10 and 1,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.89, 3,415.10 and 1,125.45 is: 1,686.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.89 : 3,415.10 = 1,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.89/3,415.10 = 1,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.89x = 3,415.10 × 1,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.89x = 3,843,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,518.67/2,278.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.57

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