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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.14, 3,146.55 and 1,336.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.14, 3,146.55 and 1,336.13 is: 1,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.14 : 3,146.55 = 1,336.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.14/3,146.55 = 1,336.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.14x = 3,146.55 × 1,336.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.14x = 4,204,199.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,199.85/2,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.83

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