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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.41, 3,146.94 and 1,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.41, 3,146.94 and 1,285.64 is: 1,774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.41 : 3,146.94 = 1,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.41/3,146.94 = 1,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.41x = 3,146.94 × 1,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.41x = 4,045,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,816.21/2,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.17

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