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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.39, 3,147.72 and 1,336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.39, 3,147.72 and 1,336.48 is: 1,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.39 : 3,147.72 = 1,336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.39/3,147.72 = 1,336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.39x = 3,147.72 × 1,336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.39x = 4,206,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,858.14/2,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.80

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