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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.52, 3,144.46 and 1,335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.52, 3,144.46 and 1,335.46 is: 1,842.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.52 : 3,144.46 = 1,335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.52/3,144.46 = 1,335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.52x = 3,144.46 × 1,335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.52x = 4,199,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,300.55/2,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.19

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