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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.06, 3,144.04 and 1,334.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.06, 3,144.04 and 1,334.27 is: 1,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.06 : 3,144.04 = 1,334.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.06/3,144.04 = 1,334.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.06x = 3,144.04 × 1,334.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.06x = 4,194,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,979.19/2,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.66

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