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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.34, 3,146.88 and 1,323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.34, 3,146.88 and 1,323.44 is: 1,826.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.34 : 3,146.88 = 1,323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.34/3,146.88 = 1,323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.34x = 3,146.88 × 1,323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.34x = 4,164,707.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,707.90/2,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,826.35

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