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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.66, 3,419.68 and 1,356.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.66, 3,419.68 and 1,356.86 is: 2,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.66 : 3,419.68 = 1,356.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.66/3,419.68 = 1,356.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.66x = 3,419.68 × 1,356.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.66x = 4,640,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,640,027.00/2,280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.51

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