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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.60, 3,146.97 and 1,285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.60, 3,146.97 and 1,285.92 is: 1,774.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.60 : 3,146.97 = 1,285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.60/3,146.97 = 1,285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.60x = 3,146.97 × 1,285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.60x = 4,046,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,751.66/2,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.42

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