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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.22, 3,152.90 and 1,340.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.22, 3,152.90 and 1,340.21 is: 1,849.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.22 : 3,152.90 = 1,340.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.22/3,152.90 = 1,340.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.22x = 3,152.90 × 1,340.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.22x = 4,225,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,225,559.34/2,284.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.89

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