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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,282.56, 3,424.39 and 1,346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,282.56, 3,424.39 and 1,346.28 is: 2,019.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,282.56 : 3,424.39 = 1,346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,282.56/3,424.39 = 1,346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,282.56x = 3,424.39 × 1,346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,282.56x = 4,610,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,184.40/2,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.75

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