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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.46, 3,153.96 and 1,341.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.46, 3,153.96 and 1,341.96 is: 1,851.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.46 : 3,153.96 = 1,341.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.46/3,153.96 = 1,341.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.46x = 3,153.96 × 1,341.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.46x = 4,232,488.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,488.16/2,285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.92

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