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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.98, 3,145.05 and 1,395.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.98, 3,145.05 and 1,395.27 is: 1,925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.98 : 3,145.05 = 1,395.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.98/3,145.05 = 1,395.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.98x = 3,145.05 × 1,395.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.98x = 4,388,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,193.91/2,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.51

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