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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.44, 3,151.96 and 1,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.44, 3,151.96 and 1,340.32 is: 1,849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.44 : 3,151.96 = 1,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.44/3,151.96 = 1,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.44x = 3,151.96 × 1,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.44x = 4,224,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,635.03/2,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.31

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