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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.10, 3,146.10 and 1,285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.10, 3,146.10 and 1,285.15 is: 1,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.10 : 3,146.10 = 1,285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.10/3,146.10 = 1,285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.10x = 3,146.10 × 1,285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.10x = 4,043,210.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,210.42/2,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.26

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