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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.96, 3,148.48 and 1,396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.96, 3,148.48 and 1,396.80 is: 1,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.96 : 3,148.48 = 1,396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.96/3,148.48 = 1,396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.96x = 3,148.48 × 1,396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.96x = 4,397,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,796.86/2,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.05

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