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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.04, 3,144.89 and 1,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.04, 3,144.89 and 1,396.28 is: 1,925.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.04 : 3,144.89 = 1,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.04/3,144.89 = 1,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.04x = 3,144.89 × 1,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.04x = 4,391,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,147.01/2,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.91

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