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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.76, 3,146.36 and 1,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.76, 3,146.36 and 1,285.24 is: 1,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.76 : 3,146.36 = 1,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.76/3,146.36 = 1,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.76x = 3,146.36 × 1,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.76x = 4,043,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,827.73/2,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.80

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