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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.74, 3,152.96 and 1,341.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.74, 3,152.96 and 1,341.09 is: 1,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.74 : 3,152.96 = 1,341.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.74/3,152.96 = 1,341.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.74x = 3,152.96 × 1,341.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.74x = 4,228,403.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,403.13/2,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.72

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