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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.52, 3,154.05 and 1,342.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.52, 3,154.05 and 1,342.03 is: 1,852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.52 : 3,154.05 = 1,342.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.52/3,154.05 = 1,342.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.52x = 3,154.05 × 1,342.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.52x = 4,232,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,829.72/2,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.02

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