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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.04, 3,152.80 and 1,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.04, 3,152.80 and 1,388.56 is: 1,915.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.04 : 3,152.80 = 1,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.04/3,152.80 = 1,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.04x = 3,152.80 × 1,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.04x = 4,377,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,851.97/2,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.88

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