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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.53, 3,145.77 and 1,335.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.53, 3,145.77 and 1,335.11 is: 1,842.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.53 : 3,145.77 = 1,335.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.53/3,145.77 = 1,335.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.53x = 3,145.77 × 1,335.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.53x = 4,199,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,199,948.98/2,279.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.46

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