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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.14, 3,420.63 and 1,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.14, 3,420.63 and 1,125.54 is: 1,687.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.14 : 3,420.63 = 1,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.14/3,420.63 = 1,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.14x = 3,420.63 × 1,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.14x = 3,850,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850,055.89/2,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.78

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