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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.96, 3,146.16 and 1,395.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.96, 3,146.16 and 1,395.36 is: 1,924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.96 : 3,146.16 = 1,395.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.96/3,146.16 = 1,395.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.96x = 3,146.16 × 1,395.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.96x = 4,390,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,025.82/2,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.64

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