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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.80, 3,423.30 and 1,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.80, 3,423.30 and 1,551.40 is: 2,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.80 : 3,423.30 = 1,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.80/3,423.30 = 1,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.80x = 3,423.30 × 1,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.80x = 5,310,907.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,907.62/2,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.43

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