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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.54, 3,155.09 and 1,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.54, 3,155.09 and 1,341.97 is: 1,851.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.54 : 3,155.09 = 1,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.54/3,155.09 = 1,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.54x = 3,155.09 × 1,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.54x = 4,234,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,021.53/2,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.72

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