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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.22, 3,154.35 and 1,341.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.22, 3,154.35 and 1,341.49 is: 1,850.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.22 : 3,154.35 = 1,341.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.22/3,154.35 = 1,341.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.22x = 3,154.35 × 1,341.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.22x = 4,231,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,528.98/2,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.88

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