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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.39, 3,145.53 and 1,335.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.39, 3,145.53 and 1,335.35 is: 1,842.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.39 : 3,145.53 = 1,335.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.39/3,145.53 = 1,335.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.39x = 3,145.53 × 1,335.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.39x = 4,200,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,367.76/2,279.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.76

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