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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.85, 3,145.99 and 1,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.85, 3,145.99 and 1,285.04 is: 1,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.85 : 3,145.99 = 1,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.85/3,145.99 = 1,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.85x = 3,145.99 × 1,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.85x = 4,042,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,042,722.99/2,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.24

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