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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.06, 3,145.83 and 1,371.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.06, 3,145.83 and 1,371.33 is: 1,892.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.06 : 3,145.83 = 1,371.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.06/3,145.83 = 1,371.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.06x = 3,145.83 × 1,371.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.06x = 4,313,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,967.05/2,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.04

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