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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.96, 3,149.28 and 1,534.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.96, 3,149.28 and 1,534.95 is: 2,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.96 : 3,149.28 = 1,534.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.96/3,149.28 = 1,534.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.96x = 3,149.28 × 1,534.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.96x = 4,833,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,987.34/2,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.28

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