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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.49, 3,153.92 and 1,353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.49, 3,153.92 and 1,353.99 is: 1,868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.49 : 3,153.92 = 1,353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.49/3,153.92 = 1,353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.49x = 3,153.92 × 1,353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.49x = 4,270,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,378.95/2,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.47

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