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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.27, 3,155.03 and 1,341.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.27, 3,155.03 and 1,341.89 is: 1,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.27 : 3,155.03 = 1,341.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.27/3,155.03 = 1,341.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.27x = 3,155.03 × 1,341.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.27x = 4,233,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,233,702.68/2,286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.80

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