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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.16, 3,146.72 and 1,395.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.16, 3,146.72 and 1,395.45 is: 1,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.16 : 3,146.72 = 1,395.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.16/3,146.72 = 1,395.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.16x = 3,146.72 × 1,395.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.16x = 4,391,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,083.45/2,279.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.62

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