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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.90, 3,419.85 and 1,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.90, 3,419.85 and 1,405.10 is: 2,107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.90 : 3,419.85 = 1,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.90/3,419.85 = 1,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.90x = 3,419.85 × 1,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.90x = 4,805,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805,231.24/2,279.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,107.65

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