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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.54, 3,151.30 and 1,339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.54, 3,151.30 and 1,339.12 is: 1,847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.54 : 3,151.30 = 1,339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.54/3,151.30 = 1,339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.54x = 3,151.30 × 1,339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.54x = 4,219,968.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,968.86/2,283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.99

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