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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.58, 3,153.99 and 1,341.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.58, 3,153.99 and 1,341.25 is: 1,850.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.58 : 3,153.99 = 1,341.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.58/3,153.99 = 1,341.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.58x = 3,153.99 × 1,341.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.58x = 4,230,289.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,289.09/2,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.86

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