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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.69, 3,147.39 and 1,335.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.69, 3,147.39 and 1,335.96 is: 1,843.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.69 : 3,147.39 = 1,335.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.69/3,147.39 = 1,335.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.69x = 3,147.39 × 1,335.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.69x = 4,204,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,787.14/2,280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.65

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