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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.96, 3,145.04 and 1,334.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.96, 3,145.04 and 1,334.84 is: 1,842.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.96 : 3,145.04 = 1,334.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.96/3,145.04 = 1,334.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.96x = 3,145.04 × 1,334.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.96x = 4,198,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,112.81/2,278.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.12

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