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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.22, 3,419.02 and 1,356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.22, 3,419.02 and 1,356.42 is: 2,033.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.22 : 3,419.02 = 1,356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.22/3,419.02 = 1,356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.22x = 3,419.02 × 1,356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.22x = 4,637,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637,627.11/2,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.85

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