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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.14, 3,147.37 and 1,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.14, 3,147.37 and 1,336.23 is: 1,844.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.14 : 3,147.37 = 1,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.14/3,147.37 = 1,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.14x = 3,147.37 × 1,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.14x = 4,205,606.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,606.87/2,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.46

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