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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.39, 3,141.77 and 1,806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.39, 3,141.77 and 1,806.45 is: 2,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.39 : 3,141.77 = 1,806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.39/3,141.77 = 1,806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.39x = 3,141.77 × 1,806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.39x = 5,675,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,429.60/2,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.90

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