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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.21, 3,145.55 and 1,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.21, 3,145.55 and 1,395.60 is: 1,926.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.21 : 3,145.55 = 1,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.21/3,145.55 = 1,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.21x = 3,145.55 × 1,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.21x = 4,389,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,922.60/2,279.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.07

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