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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.57, 3,152.75 and 1,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.57, 3,152.75 and 1,341.09 is: 1,850.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.57 : 3,152.75 = 1,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.57/3,152.75 = 1,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.57x = 3,152.75 × 1,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.57x = 4,228,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,121.50/2,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.73

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