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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.55, 3,154.59 and 1,341.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.55, 3,154.59 and 1,341.45 is: 1,851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.55 : 3,154.59 = 1,341.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.55/3,154.59 = 1,341.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.55x = 3,154.59 × 1,341.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.55x = 4,231,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,724.76/2,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.51

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