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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.94, 3,415.98 and 1,456.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.94, 3,415.98 and 1,456.66 is: 2,181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.94 : 3,415.98 = 1,456.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.94/3,415.98 = 1,456.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.94x = 3,415.98 × 1,456.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.94x = 4,975,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,921.43/2,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.52

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