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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.07, 3,153.44 and 1,341.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.07, 3,153.44 and 1,341.59 is: 1,851.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.07 : 3,153.44 = 1,341.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.07/3,153.44 = 1,341.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.07x = 3,153.44 × 1,341.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.07x = 4,230,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,634.81/2,285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.42

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