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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.14, 3,146.67 and 1,383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.14, 3,146.67 and 1,383.73 is: 1,909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.14 : 3,146.67 = 1,383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.14/3,146.67 = 1,383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.14x = 3,146.67 × 1,383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.14x = 4,354,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,125.95/2,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.59

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