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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.26, 3,157.80 and 1,344.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.26, 3,157.80 and 1,344.67 is: 1,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.26 : 3,157.80 = 1,344.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.26/3,157.80 = 1,344.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.26x = 3,157.80 × 1,344.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.26x = 4,246,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,198.93/2,288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.65

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