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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.08, 3,426.52 and 1,355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.08, 3,426.52 and 1,355.80 is: 2,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.08 : 3,426.52 = 1,355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.08/3,426.52 = 1,355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.08x = 3,426.52 × 1,355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.08x = 4,645,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,645,675.82/2,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.51

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