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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.28, 3,145.20 and 1,394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.28, 3,145.20 and 1,394.94 is: 1,924.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.28 : 3,145.20 = 1,394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.28/3,145.20 = 1,394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.28x = 3,145.20 × 1,394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.28x = 4,387,365.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,365.29/2,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.89

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