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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.85, 3,146.27 and 1,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.85, 3,146.27 and 1,285.08 is: 1,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.85 : 3,146.27 = 1,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.85/3,146.27 = 1,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.85x = 3,146.27 × 1,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.85x = 4,043,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,202.23/2,279.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.45

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