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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.68, 3,145.76 and 1,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.68, 3,145.76 and 1,335.60 is: 1,843.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.68 : 3,145.76 = 1,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.68/3,145.76 = 1,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.68x = 3,145.76 × 1,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.68x = 4,201,477.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,477.06/2,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.01

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