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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.60, 3,420.38 and 1,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.60, 3,420.38 and 1,549.96 is: 2,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.60 : 3,420.38 = 1,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.60/3,420.38 = 1,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.60x = 3,420.38 × 1,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.60x = 5,301,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,452.18/2,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.59

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