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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.40, 3,145.84 and 1,395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.40, 3,145.84 and 1,395.32 is: 1,925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.40 : 3,145.84 = 1,395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.40/3,145.84 = 1,395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.40x = 3,145.84 × 1,395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.40x = 4,389,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,453.47/2,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.71

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