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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.59, 3,419.85 and 819.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.59, 3,419.85 and 819.75 is: 1,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.59 : 3,419.85 = 819.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.59/3,419.85 = 819.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.59x = 3,419.85 × 819.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.59x = 2,803,437.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,437.94/2,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.26

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