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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.08, 3,154.26 and 1,341.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.08, 3,154.26 and 1,341.82 is: 1,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.08 : 3,154.26 = 1,341.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.08/3,154.26 = 1,341.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.08x = 3,154.26 × 1,341.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.08x = 4,232,449.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,449.15/2,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.40

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