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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.44, 3,419.94 and 1,415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.44, 3,419.94 and 1,415.28 is: 2,121.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.44 : 3,419.94 = 1,415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.44/3,419.94 = 1,415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.44x = 3,419.94 × 1,415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.44x = 4,840,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,172.68/2,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.54

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