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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.84, 3,148.02 and 1,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.84, 3,148.02 and 1,349.16 is: 1,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.84 : 3,148.02 = 1,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.84/3,148.02 = 1,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.84x = 3,148.02 × 1,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.84x = 4,247,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,182.66/2,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.11

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