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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.68, 3,154.21 and 1,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.68, 3,154.21 and 1,341.30 is: 1,850.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.68 : 3,154.21 = 1,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.68/3,154.21 = 1,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.68x = 3,154.21 × 1,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.68x = 4,230,727.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,727.28/2,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.97

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