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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.52, 3,147.18 and 1,336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.52, 3,147.18 and 1,336.12 is: 1,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.52 : 3,147.18 = 1,336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.52/3,147.18 = 1,336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.52x = 3,147.18 × 1,336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.52x = 4,205,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,010.14/2,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.88

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