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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.10, 3,420.14 and 819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.10, 3,420.14 and 819.36 is: 1,229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.10 : 3,420.14 = 819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.10/3,420.14 = 819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.10x = 3,420.14 × 819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.10x = 2,802,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,325.91/2,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.04

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