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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.23, 3,420.39 and 1,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.23, 3,420.39 and 1,356.54 is: 2,033.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.23 : 3,420.39 = 1,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.23/3,420.39 = 1,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.23x = 3,420.39 × 1,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.23x = 4,639,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,895.85/2,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.94

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