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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.44, 3,153.34 and 1,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.44, 3,153.34 and 1,341.32 is: 1,850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.44 : 3,153.34 = 1,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.44/3,153.34 = 1,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.44x = 3,153.34 × 1,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.44x = 4,229,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,638.01/2,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.69

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